Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

2d • 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

• Support the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in advancing a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising program.
• Assist with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects.
• Coordinate proposal development, funder communications, and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with faculty, deans, researchers, and Advancement colleagues to identify and cultivate funding opportunities.
• Develop competitive proposals.
• Strengthen relationships with corporate and foundation partners.
• Help align external funding opportunities with University priorities.
• Support effective prospect management, solicitation, stewardship, and compliance activities.

Benefits

• Generous annual and sick leave
• Life insurance
• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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