Join a Mission-Driven Team as Regional Director of Development – KVC Nebraska Location: Nebraska | Full-Time | Wellbeing Score: 82 on Indeed *Sign on Bonus!!* *$2,500 for External Candidates and $500 for Internal Candidates* Join KVC Nebraska and become an essential catalyst for growth, innovation, and impact. As the first person in this role, you'll be empowered to lead and expand our fundraising efforts—from owning our signature golf tournament to conceiving new events that resonate in Nebraska’s philanthropic community. You’ll step into a largely untapped territory, cultivating relationships with corporate and individual supporters where opportunity is abundant. This role isn’t about starting from zero—it’s about growing with strong support, guidance, and a team committed to your success. You’ll bring prior experience, but also gain the freedom to experiment, stretch your skills, and have a visible footprint in shaping our fundraising engine. Most importantly, you’ll be backing an organization whose mission is truly meaningful. KVC Nebraska enriches the lives of youth, individuals, and families across 30+ Nebraska counties, providing foster care, behavioral health, disability support, substance-use services, and more. Every gift raised, every event executed, directly fuels our capacity to stabilize families, connect youth to opportunity, and build stronger local communities. If you’re a development professional who thrives when given both structure and creative space—and you’re inspired by mission-driven work—this role offers rare breadth, visibility, and purpose. We want someone ready to help us scale what’s possible across Nebraska, with plenty of mentorship and infrastructure beneath you, not just in front of you. What You’ll Do: As the Regional Director of Development, you’ll craft and execute fundraising strategies focused on high-value prospects both in Nebraska and nationally. You’ll cultivate corporate partners, lead donor engagement, and organize high-impact events that fuel our mission. Working closely with KVC Foundation and Nebraska leadership, you’ll drive results through collaboration, innovation, and relationship-building. Key Responsibilities Include: Lead fundraising strategies to meet annual goals

Manage a portfolio of corporate and mid-level donors

Organize 2–3 major events annually to raise vital support

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors

Build relationships with volunteers, stakeholders, and board members

Travel to engage donors and support regional fundraising goals

What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree required

5–7 years of proven fundraising success (corporate and major gifts)

Expertise in donor management systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred)

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Experience engaging C-suite executives and high-net-worth individuals

Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a dynamic environment

Other Requirements: Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license and insurance

Why Work With Us: At KVC Nebraska, we don’t just talk about making a difference — we live it every day. Join a team where your talent will directly support children, families, and communities in need. We offer a collaborative environment, the chance to lead change, and a mission that matters. Apply today to be part of something truly rewarding.