Strategic Development Officer – Donor Relations

Northeast Community College; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance premium

Dental premiums

Life & disability insurance

Vision and dental benefits

403(b) retirement matching

BestCareEAP

Flexible spending

Generous leave

Job summary

Northeast Community College is seeking a Development Officer to lead a comprehensive donor strategy and secure investments that advance its mission. You will cultivate corporate, foundation, and individual donors, building strong partnerships with business leaders and community partners across Nebraska.

The role emphasizes collaboration with college leadership, faculty, and staff to align priorities with funding opportunities, stewardship, and long-term philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field.
• Three+ years fundraising or relationship-building experience.
• Experience with grant writing or proposals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive donor strategy to support college priorities.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward corporate, foundation, and individual donors.
• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders and community partners.
• Collaborate with college leadership, faculty, and staff to align funding opportunities.

Skills

Collaborative

Results-oriented

Initiative

Attention to detail

Integrity

Professional judgment

Interpersonal skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

CRM proficiency

CRM/database management

Donor portfolio management

Grant writing

Prospect research

Funding proposals

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM/database management systems

Job description

Northeast Community College is seeking a Development Officer to lead a comprehensive donor strategy and secure investments that advance its mission. You will cultivate corporate, foundation, and individual donors, building strong partnerships with business leaders and community partners across Nebraska.

The role emphasizes collaboration with college leadership, faculty, and staff to align priorities with funding opportunities, stewardship, and long-term philanthropy.