Job Title: Development Associate: Full Time
Employed by: Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of the Nebraska Cultural Endowment
Minimum Salary of $55,000: qualifications and experience will be considered in the compensation for this position
How to Apply
Submit Resume and Cover Letter to info@nebraskaculture.org.
Nebraska Cultural Endowment Mission & History
To cultivate a legacy of stability, advocacy and leadership for the arts and humanities in Nebraska.
Established in 1998, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment is the first and only public-private cultural trust in the nation built to support and sustain the arts and humanities.
Through this visionary fund, all private donations are matched by the State of Nebraska, contributing to the cultural vibrancy, economic prosperity, and quality of life from Omaha to Scottsbluff. The Endowment is structured and managed to exist in perpetuity, meaning all donations continue to yield impact tomorrow, next year, and for generations to come.
As of 2024, the Endowment represents a total corpus of over $30 million, half of which is held by the State of Nebraska in the Cultural Preservation Fund and the other half managed privately by the Nebraska Cultural Endowment. Earnings from these funds now generate up to $1 million annually for arts and humanities programs across the state.
Job Description
This is a unique opportunity to be involved on the ground level with a statewide network of Nebraska arts and humanities constituents and advocates. This role requires a problem solver with a demonstrated attention to detail and a passion for communication; an interest in arts and humanities and a knowledge of the Omaha funding landscape is a plus. This role requires a self-starter who has a strong interest in growth and skill development and takes pride and ownership in contributing to the success of an organization.
In close coordination with the Executive Director and third-party contractors, this role provides support for the NCE’s fundraising initiatives, external and internal communications (including social media and bi-weekly newsletter), board and committee outreach, event coordination, database management, grant management and funding prospecting. In cooperation with the NCE’s accounting firm, the Development Associate will also provide light administrative support.
This role comes with health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K contribution up to 3.5% of yearly salary, and the ability to work some hours at home. The office is located in downtown Omaha and comes with a paid parking space. All travel outside of Omaha is supported by a mileage reimbursement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Development Support
- Provide support for all fundraising initiatives
- Organize and maintain yearly grant calendar
- Help prepare and execute grant applications and reports (grant writing experience a plus but not required)
- Manage donation acknowledgements
Manage Donor Database
- Update constituency profiles and donation information
- Provide reports and lists from database
Communications/Marketing (in collaboration with Marketing/Communications Agency)
- Assist with preparation of mailings and invitations
- Coordinate with grantees for materials and reports
- Assist with social media and bi-weekly newsletter\
Event Support
- Coordinate with venues and vendors
- Assist with invitation lists and RSVPs
- Be a strong and positive presence at all events
Board of Directors Coordination
- Assist ED with communications
- Coordinate meetings including support with zoom calls and food/drink
- Update all board materials yearly
- Take meeting minutes
General Office Administration – approximately 5 hours a week
- In coordination with accounting firm
- Process bills and expenses
- Assist with deposits and processing donations in database
- Vendor/contractor coordination/communication
- Maintain/update shared database
- Work with auditor and accounting firm to coordinate annual audit
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or commensurate, relevant experience. Previous experience in nonprofit development preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ease with navigating a shared drive, email, and other technology
- Excellent communication skills both in person, writing, and editing
- Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort with social media platforms and Constant Contact (preferred, not required)
- Experience managing a donor database (preferred, not required)
- Proven interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner
- Flexibility, adaptability and the willingness to work closely with the Cultural Endowment’s partners, the Nebraska Arts Council and Humanities Nebraska and their constituents.