Donor Engagement Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Public Media in Lincoln, NE, seeks a Donor Engagement Specialist to lead donor engagement and cultivation for members, sustainers, and partners. You will drive membership drives, craft donor communications, and manage gifts and goals.

The role emphasizes fundraising, donor development, events, data analysis, and exceptional donor relations within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field and one year of experience in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit development, or related field; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Experience with database systems essential.
• Experience planning and executing events.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communications, customer service, organizational, attention to detail and fundraising skills.
• General understanding of data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and implementation of donor engagement and cultivation plans for donor segments including new and existing members, sustainers, and the Sports Partners Club.
• Lead efforts for Radio Membership Drives, including messaging themes, thank you gifts, and goals.
• Assist in organizing, implementing and supporting membership efforts with strong emphasis on fundraising support, donor development and cultivation, events and data analysis.
• Conduct research related to fundraising activities, and identify new annual giving opportunities.
• Maintains database records and provides exceptional donor relations.

Skills

Database systems

Event planning

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Fundraising

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Working Title

Donor Engagement Specialist

Department

University Television-0912

Description Of Work

Nebraska Public Media, Nebraska’s PBS & NPR Stations, seeks a Donor Engagement Specialist to lead the creation and implementation of donor engagement and cultivation plans for donor segments including, new and existing members, sustainers, and the Sports Partners Club. Lead efforts for our Radio Membership Drives, including messaging themes, thank you gifts, and goals. Assist in organizing, implementing and supporting membership efforts with strong emphasis on fundraising support, donor development and cultivation, events and data analysis. Conduct research related to fundraising activities, and identify new annual giving opportunities. Maintains database records and provides exceptional donor relations.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/ .

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field and one year of experience in business, marketing, communications, nonprofit development, or related field; equivalent education/experience considered. Experience with database systems essential. Experience planning and executing events. Experience must demonstrate excellent interpersonal, oral/written communications, customer service, organizational, attention to detail and fundraising skills. General understanding of data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in non-profit work environment preferred. Successful special events, fundraising, development, donor research, or comparable experience strongly preferred. Knowledge of public media, especially public radio. Marketing skills and knowledge of Allegiance or equivalent non-profit database software preferred.

Posted Salary

Salary commensurate with education and experience