Unl Development & Marketing Case Intern

Showcase donor impact and partner with the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is one of the most effective and efficient foundations for public institutions of higher learning in the United States, ranking in the top 20 for fundraising and top 25 for endowed assets. It remains committed to the ideals of its early founders: to provide support for the University of Nebraska beyond what the state alone can provide and, through these investments in higher education, provide for the greater commonwealth. Our mission is to grow relationships and resources that enable the university to change lives and save lives. Join the foundation and be inspired every day.

Through the Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), we seek candidates for an exclusive internship program designed to increase and diversify the number of professionals in educational advancement and attract students who may not have previously considered a career in institutional advancement. This program will occurJune 5 - July 28, 2023(eight weeks) and includes an in-depth work experience, education, and all-expenses-paid attendance at a national CASE conference in Washington D.C.,June 25-27, 2023.

In the Advancement Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to assist multiple areas within the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln while showcasing the impact donors make. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create a program from the ground up; experiencing your vision turn into reality. You can expect to research and learn industry best practices, assist in the creation of marketing content, as well as connect and network with professionals in the non-profit community. This opportunity includes a $5,000 stipend payable in two installments at the end of June and July and requires a full-time 40 hour per week commitment.

Ways you'll contribute:

• Partner with the College of Engineering development and marketing teams to create marketing materials highlighting current student stories, alumni and industry partners.
• Seek out stories around how philanthropy has impacted the College of Engineering.
• Learn and share how College of Engineering donors are making an impact within their communities and across the globe.
• Conduct a peer study on how other Big10 College of Engineering institutions are sharing their alumni and donor success stories to garner best practices.
• Work with NAA to develop content around young alumni and plan for young alumni engagement activities.

• Relationally talented individuals who can work with a wide variety of people.
• Intellectually curious individuals who ask questions, think strategically, and are motivated to take initiative.
• Positive, energetic, and driven individuals who want to make a difference.
• Team Players who can function independently, as well as cooperatively.
• Creative individuals who think outside the box and bring new ideas to the table.
• Driven individuals who want to achieve excellence and deliver accuracy in every task.
• Hard workers who are inspired by what they can achieve and understand that ultimately their impact is bigger than themselves.

• Undergraduate or graduate student status at the University of Nebraska.
• Excellent overall communication skills, as well as a highly developed sense of propriety and confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and accuracy; ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, while always keeping the needs of the donor foremost.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills when working with a variety of people.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Demonstrated fluency with Microsoft Office products (particularly with Word and Excel), as well as database management programs.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives through education.
• Recognized by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America's favorite charities.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system - the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar spent.
• Winner of Gallup's Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor's Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.