Nicholas Linde

About Nicholas Linde

I’ve spent the last 20 years of my career working with donors and volunteers and I continue to be inspired by the incredible generosity and the humanitarian commitment of those who want to make a difference in this world. It’s been an honor to play a small role in bridging a donor’s goals with the organizations that can fulfill those intentions in a way that can benefit thousands locally, regionally, and across the globe.The most magical part of my career has been that I still get excited every single day to coach, lead and develop people and programs that change lives and save lives. That doesn’t mean that every day is easy…sometimes they’re full of heartache and loss, but most days are filled with joy, love and humor.The impact I’ve been fortunate to be a part of cannot be measured in dollars. It’s measured in the moments where we come together and lean on one another to see a challenge facing our community and bring ingenuity, generosity and advocacy to the table to change narratives for the better.The donors I’ve had the pleasure to work with over my career inspire me to do more and to be more. To give with my whole heart. To put the needs of others above my own. And to be grateful, always.

Experience

1. Vice President of Advancement

   University of Nebraska Foundation

   May 2022 — Present

   How many people get to say that they change lives and save lives every day? At the University of Nebraska Foundation we are able to take over 80 years of service and expertise to match the dreams of our donors and friends with life-changing and life-saving programs that impact Nebraska, our country, and our world.I have the distinct pleasure of working with 4 remarkable campuses and 2 world-renowned institutes to blend engagement and financial support in an interdisciplinary way. Everywhere you look in our state, you\'ll see connections to the University of Nebraska, from our campus in Kearney, to the urban settings of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and of course, our Big Ten institution, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. We further our collaboration on a global scale through the work of the Buffett Early Childhood Institute and the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute to solve global issues in early childhood development as well as food security and water sustainability.The beauty of this work is that our true strength comes from working together. By collaborating across our state with the best and brightest faculty, researchers, and students, we continue to make a huge difference on our world. It\'s is an amazing organization to be a part of, because there is no place like Nebraska.

Education

• Upper Iowa University

  Master’s Degree

• St. Cloud State University

  Doctor of Education (EdD)

• University of Northern Iowa

  Bachelor’s Degree

Skills

• Student Engagement
• Student Recruiting
• Enrollment Management
• Marketing
• Analysis
• Curriculum Design
• Critical Thinking
• Major Gift Solicitations
• Student Leadership
• Social Media
• Teaching
• Creative Writing
• Sales
• Community Outreach
• Research
• Training
• Team Building
• Higher Education Administration
• Career Development
• Motivational Speaking
• Public Speaking
• Leadership Development
• Staff Development
• Student Programming
• Career Counseling
• Fundraising
• Admissions Counseling
• Marketing Strategy
• Leadership
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Advertising
• Alumni Relations
• Annual Giving
• Student Development
• Editing
• Alumni Affairs
• Retaining Customers
• Powerpoint
• Resume Writing