University of Nevada, Reno · 2 months ago
Executive Director, Major and Principal Gifts
University of Nevada, Reno - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expThe University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Executive Director of Major and Principal Gifts to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy. This role involves cultivating relationships and securing transformational gifts to support innovative academic programs and key university initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances university-wide initiatives and institutional priorities
Cultivate relationships and secure transformational gifts
Foster cross-campus collaboration to strengthen the University’s philanthropic impact
Ensure the University is well-positioned to compete for and secure major and principal gifts that directly support innovative academic programs, research, and key university initiatives
Build and manage a comprehensive principal gifts program to increase philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals and family foundations
Develop and implement strategies to enhance giving across the University’s 13 colleges, major academic programs, and institutional priorities
Serve as a key relationship manager and strategic partner, collaborating with faculty, deans, university leadership, and advancement colleagues to foster lifelong donor engagement and alignment with the University’s teaching and research mission
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of related professional work experience OR Master's Degree and three (3) years of related professional work experience
Experience in fundraising and securing major and principal gifts from individuals, corporations and/or foundations preferably in higher education, healthcare or large national non-profit or related experience
Flexible in work duties and schedule; travel and weekend work necessary
Benefits
Remarkable Retirement!
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
No state income tax!
Company
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (31)
2022 (32)
2021 (39)
2020 (42)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carlos Cardillo
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Grace Chou
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