Director of Development

Some roles preserve what exists.

This role creates what is possible.

QLI is seeking a Director of Development who can strengthen and evolve our fundraising efforts into a disciplined, sustainable philanthropy model.

This is an opportunity for a builder — someone who is energized by connecting people to a deeper sense of purpose and creating avenues that pave the way for generosity to grow and endure for years to come.

This driven leader will cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, foundations, and community partners while shaping long-term stewardship, planned giving, endowments, and donor engagement.

The goodwill of the Omaha community, combined with supporters from across the country, has paved the way for QLI to deliver life-changing rehabilitation for thousands of people recovering from brain and spinal cord injuries.

Through a commitment to innovation and care, QLI impacts lives far beyond the limitations of insurance coverage. State-of-the-art rehabilitation technology, paired with a stellar clinical team collaborating in a vibrant and optimistic space, makes QLI an oasis in the land of healthcare.

This crucial work exists because of the compassion of individuals who believe deeply in our mission and choose to imagine and invest in what’s possible. More people should know about QLI and be invested in our ambitious mission: to transform the lives of those affected by serious brain and spinal cord injuries.

Objectives and Job Tasks

• Positively contribute to the collaboration and effectiveness of QLI’s PR and Development team
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with donors, foundations, and philanthropic partners
• Develop and steward relationships with prospective and current donors through meaningful engagement and communication
• Help design and implement QLI’s long-term philanthropic strategy
• Lead efforts to strengthen donor stewardship and long-term donor engagement
• Develop and expand initiatives related to planned giving and legacy giving
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for endowment support that sustain QLI’s Mission and programs
• Assist in development and implementation of the PR and Development Strategic Plan
• Create and deliver presentations to civic groups, businesses, foundations, and community partners
• Represent QLI at community events and philanthropic engagement opportunities
• Collaborate with the PR team to develop donor communications, presentations, and development materials
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor records within the development CRM system
• Develop and maintain a structured pipeline of donor prospects and philanthropic relationships
• Supervise and collaborate with the Grants Coordinator to support institutional funding opportunities
• Be constantly mindful of the public image of QLI and take proactive steps to strengthen it

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in fundraising, development, relationship management, or philanthropic engagement
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and steward relationships with donors, foundations, or community partners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to inspire philanthropic support
• Ability to represent QLI professionally within the community and build trusted partnerships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Desired Skills and Experience

• Experience cultivating and stewarding major donors
• Experience helping develop or implement donor stewardship strategies
• Experience supporting or managing planned giving or legacy giving initiatives
• Experience working with philanthropic structures such as endowments or long-term giving programs
• Experience helping design or grow sustainable fundraising models within an organization
• Experience with CRM systems including Bloomerang development software
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Public Relations, or equivalent

Benefits and Advantages

One of the best health & dental insurance plans in Omaha

HSA or FSA and dependent care

Vacation/Sick/Holiday pay

401(k) with generous employer contribution

Free on-site wellness center

Merit-based pay

Casual dress

Meals included

Schedule

Monday through Friday, Full-time

Location

On-site (in-person)

6404 N 70th Plaza

Omaha, NE 68104

Compensation

Salary (BOE)

Website

https://teamqli.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Statement

QLI is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental handicap, gender identification, citizenship status, or being pregnant, having recently given birth or having related medical conditions, or any other protected class.

Equal Opportunity Statement

QLI is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, political affiliation, national origin, physical or mental handicap, gender identification, citizenship status, or being pregnant, having recently given birth or having related medical conditions, or any other protected class.