David Hudson has over 25 years of experience in teaching, writing, editing, and fundraising. He holds a Master's degree in English from Emporia State University and a Bachelor's degree in English from Hastings College. His career includes experience teaching English in the US and South Korea. He has held roles in development communication and fundraising for the University of Nebraska Foundation and writing grants and communications for Legal Aid of Nebraska. His professional experience also includes over 15 years of experience in newspaper editing and reporting.

1. David L. Hudson
555 Locust Street, Springfield, NE 68059 | 402-689-8584 | DaveLHudson@yahoo.com
EDUCATION
M.A. in English 1995
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
Thesis: “The Problem of Communication in Winesburg, Ohio”
B.A. in English – graduated with high distinction 1993
Hastings College, Hastings, NE
Minor: Philosophy
ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Standing on Common Ground: Building Cultural and Academic Literacy – webinar provided by
Pearson
• Strengthening Writing Instruction through Formative Assessment – webinar provided by
Mentoring Minds
• Teaching Online vs. F2F: 15 Differences that Affect Learning
• Strategies to Engage Online Learners and Promote Deep Learning
• Big 12 Development Conference – 2008, 2010
o Addressed issues around advancement services, alumni/external relations and events,
communication (marketing and social media), and fundraising (annual, corporate and
foundation relations, gift planning, and major gifts)
• Persuasive Development Writing Conference – 2011
• Donor-centered Fundraising Seminars with Penelope Burk – various
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
English Instructor 1998
North Platte Public Schools, North Platte, NE
• Provided part-time instruction to high school students in English
coursework and curriculum
English Instructor 1995 - 1997
Korea Foreign Language Institute, Incheon, South Korea
• Provided English language instruction to students in grades 3-12 as well as
to adult professionals
• Delivered both conversational and text-based instruction to six classes of
10-12 students
Graduate Teaching Assistant - English 1993-1995
Emporia State University, Emporia, KS
• Delivered course instruction, graded all written assignments for
the following courses:

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o College Composition I: writing and rhetoric; grammar and
basic writing skills
o College Composition II: advanced writing; rhetoric and
persuasion; research and documentation
Teaching Assistant to various faculty – English 1990-1993
Teaching Assistant to Dr. David Lovekin – Philosophy
Hastings College, Hastings, NE
• For introductory courses, reviewed and assessed student assignments and
provided grading and improvement feedback.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Grants and Communications Coordinator 2015 – 2016
Legal Aid of Nebraska, Omaha, NE
• Wrote successful federal and local foundation grant applications totaling in
the millions of dollars
• Wrote media releases on Legal Aid successes and designed a variety of
documents
• Handled social media, resulting in 15 to 20 percent increase in traffic and
followers
Director of Development Communication 2007 – 2015
University of Nebraska Foundation, Omaha, NE
• Developed and published multi-page proposals to request financial
donations from individuals or organizations to support the University of
Nebraska
• Contributed a variety of writing and marketing resources to the
development team responsible for generating hundreds of millions of
dollars for the Foundation
• Produced written documentation and design services in support of the
University of Nebraska (to include University of Nebraska Omaha and
University of Nebraska Medical Center)
o Authored documentation for development efforts for Mammel Hall –
College of Business Administration
o Supported development for Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
o Other contributions to development projects included scholarships,
professorships, athletic field renovations, library improvement,
community engagement center, performing arts center renovation,
biomechanics laboratory addition, and nursing and pharmacy facilities
• Provided writing and editing expertise for additional marketing and
fundraising documents for distribution to a wide audience
Editor 2005 – 2007
Midlands Newspapers, Inc., Daily Nonpareil, Council Bluffs, IA
• Edited and designed layout for weekend print editions of newspaper

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• Served as managing editor for smaller local weekly publications
Editor 2002 – 2004
Amador County Ledger Dispatch, Jackson, CA
• Established newspaper’s reputation for strong local coverage through
contributions to quality and consistency of reporting
• Instrumental in creation of online version of publication
• Added Associated Press stories to local publication
Lead Reporter 2000 – 2002
Columbus Telegram, Columbus, NE
• Wrote feature stories and hard news reports for daily publication
• Authored award-winning column
• Assisted in determining and drafting paper’s opinions as member of
editorial board
• Mentored new and interning reporters
Reporter 1998 – 2000
Seward County Independent, Seward, NE
• Wrote columns, feature stories and hard news reports on a weekly deadline
• Provided oversight of photography lab and provided layout
recommendations
Editor - Quivira 1994
Emporia State University Literary Magazine
Editor - Spectrum 1993
Hastings College Literary Magazine
Contributor - Spectrum 1990 – 1992
Hastings College Literary Magazine
Columnist – The Collegian 1990 – 1991
Hastings College Campus Newspaper
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Association of Fundraising Professionals
Association for General and Liberal Studies - member
• This organization is dedicated to strengthening and sustaining
general and liberal studies programs at colleges and universities
across the United States.
AWARDS
Nebraska Press Association Award – Columbus Telegram: Personal Column 2002
Academic Achievement Award – Emporia State University 1994