Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking an Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations to support the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in advancing a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising program. The position assists with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, manages an assigned portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, and coordinates proposal development, funder communications, and stewardship activities in support of the University’s colleges, academic priorities, research programs, and institutional initiatives.
Serving as a key point of coordination between University Advancement and campus partners, the Assistant Director collaborates with faculty, deans, researchers, and Advancement colleagues to identify and cultivate funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and strengthen relationships with corporate and foundation partners. The position helps align external funding opportunities with University priorities and supports effective prospect management, solicitation, stewardship, and compliance activities.Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Assistant Director works collaboratively with Advancement staff and campus partners across the University to support the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and foundation funding opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related professional work experience
• Experience supporting corporate and foundation fundraising activities, proposal development, and stewardship processes, preferably in higher education or a large nonprofit organization or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies.
• Manages an assigned portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects.
• Coordinates proposal development, funder communications, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborates with faculty, deans, researchers, and Advancement colleagues to identify and cultivate funding opportunities.
• Develops competitive proposals.
• Strengthens relationships with corporate and foundation partners.
• Helps align external funding opportunities with University priorities.
• Supports effective prospect management, solicitation, stewardship, and compliance activities.

Benefits

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees (reduced-rate tuition benefit)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level