About the role#
The University of Nebraska Foundation is hiring a Prospect Management and Research Intern to support our fundraising efforts. This paid, part-time position offers 10-15 hours per week of work in downtown Lincoln. You will gain professional experience while helping our team maintain portfolios and manage data during our current fundraising campaign.
What you'll do#
- Assist the prospect management team with portfolio maintenance.
- Perform data entry and integrity tasks.
- Compile information into reports for Foundation staff.
- Complete special projects as assigned to learn about fundraising and nonprofit trends.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accuracy in your work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Discretion when handling confidential information.
- A self-motivated, flexible, and collaborative approach to teamwork.
- A curious, resourceful, and positive mindset.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
- The position is paid and offered on a rolling basis.
About University of Nebraska Foundation
The University of Nebraska Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1936, it supports the University of Nebraska by managing donor funds and private gifts. The foundation employs between 201 and 500 people. It transfers roughly 200 million dollars to the university and its affiliates annually.
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