Omaha, Nebraska, United States · Hybrid
Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) believes in investing in the community, but we realize that starts with our staff. You see it in our people, our relationships with each other, and our partnerships within the community. …
Skills: Fundraising, Nonprofit management, Relationship management, Community engagement, Business development
Omaha, Nebraska, United States • Hybrid
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The Associate Director serves as the lead representative in Southwest Iowa, responsible for growing philanthropic impact and strengthening community partnerships. They manage donor relationships, oversee grantmaking activities, and drive regional strategies in collaboration with advisory committees and internal teams.
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and previous nonprofit managerial experience including fundraising and finance. Strong project management, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders are essential requirements.
Omaha Community Foundation (OCF) believes in investing in the community, but we realize that starts with our staff. You see it in our people, our relationships with each other, and our partnerships within the community. Our passion and commitment to serving the community and each other is key to our organizational culture, engagement, and, ultimately, the Foundation’s success.
The Associate Director of Southwest Iowa Foundations serves as the Foundation’s lead representative in Southwest Iowa, responsible for growing philanthropic impact, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing regional engagement.
The position builds and maintains relationships with donors, professional advisors, nonprofit leaders, businesses, and community stakeholders to identify charitable giving opportunities and support new fund development. Working closely with advisory committees, donors, and internal teams, the role drives regional strategies, oversees grantmaking and scholarship activities, and ensures Foundation priorities are effectively advanced throughout Southwest Iowa.
This position also provides leadership in community engagement, business development, and relationship management while monitoring emerging trends and opportunities that inform regional and Foundation-wide decision-making.
Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
*A combination of relevant education and previous experience may be considered in lieu of the defined educational requirements.
Essential Functions:
This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities and may be adjusted as organizational needs evolve.
Environment
The primary work location is 1120 S. 101st Street in Omaha, Nebraska. This role is expected to work primarily from the office, with occasional flexibility to work from home. This position also requires regular travel throughout a nine-county region in southwest Iowa to support meetings, events, and community engagement activities.
Who is the Omaha Community Foundation?
We are maximizing the power of philanthropy to strengthen our community. Our vision is a connected community of passionate philanthropists, strong nonprofits, and thriving residents. We work to make this vision a reality daily through planning, building strategic partnerships, facilitating meaningful dialogue with all our partners and fundholders, and ensuring we have a lot of fun along the way. We’re committed to these efforts because we believe a stronger community is worth it for everyone.
Please Apply At: https://omahafoundation.org/people/careers/
OCF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities and for pregnancy‑related needs during the application and interview process. Employment is at‑will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
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