Director of Development, College of Science

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks a dynamic Director of Development (DOD) to join the University Advancement Division in support of the College of Science. This role reports within Development and Alumni Relations and will work closely with the Executive Director of Development, the Dean of the College of Science, and faculty and staff across the College of Science and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering. The successful candidate will identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support; collaborate with college leadership and faculty to develop compelling fundraising priorities and proposals; and partner with Donor Relations and Alumni Engagement to strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the College. For Compensation Grade C Level, reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Director of Development secures private philanthropic support for the strategic priorities of the college in collaboration with academic leadership and University Advancement. The Director manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, leading the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process while expanding the pipeline of prospective donors through the development of new relationships. The Director builds strong, collaborative relationships among donors, alumni, friends, businesses, community partners, academic leadership, faculty, and staff. The position is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan that advances the college's priorities, with a primary emphasis on securing major gifts of $25,000 and above. For Compensation Grade D level, reporting to the Executive Director of Development, the Director of Development is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive fundraising program for an assigned college or school to achieve annual fundraising goals. The Director identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards high-net-worth prospects and donors while maintaining and growing a strategic portfolio of major gift donors. The Director develops and implements multi-disciplinary fundraising strategies in partnership with academic leadership and University Advancement to increase philanthropic support for the University. In addition to meeting annual fundraising objectives, the Director serves as a mentor and resource to other Directors of Development and Associate Directors of Development, sharing best practices and contributing to the continued growth and success of the University's development program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience OR Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience (for Compensation Grade C Level)
Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of related professional work experience OR Master’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience (for Compensation Grade D Level)
Successful professional experience, preferably in higher education fundraising, non-profit or in a related field which requires strong relationship-building and outcome driven components or related experience
Substantial fundraising experience which includes demonstrable experience with individuals in either a higher education, athletic development operation, sales team, or other profession that required the candidate to uncover prospects, make outreach, and meet and cultivate and solicit prospects
Experience with fundraising databases, contact reports, and proposal preparation
Experience with a metric-driven, results-oriented environment
Engagement with donors to solicit high level gifts

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward philanthropic support
Collaborate with college leadership and faculty to develop compelling fundraising priorities and proposals
Partner with Donor Relations and Alumni Engagement to strengthen relationships with alumni, donors, and friends of the College
Secure private philanthropic support for the strategic priorities of the college in collaboration with academic leadership and University Advancement
Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, leading the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process
Expand the pipeline of prospective donors through the development of new relationships
Build strong, collaborative relationships among donors, alumni, friends, businesses, community partners, academic leadership, faculty, and staff
Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising plan that advances the college's priorities, with a primary emphasis on securing major gifts of $25,000 and above
Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising program for an assigned college or school to achieve annual fundraising goals
Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward high-net-worth prospects and donors
Maintain and grow a strategic portfolio of major gift donors
Develop and implement multi-disciplinary fundraising strategies in partnership with academic leadership and University Advancement to increase philanthropic support for the University
Serve as a mentor and resource to other Directors of Development and Associate Directors of Development, sharing best practices and contributing to the continued growth and success of the University's development program

Benefits

19.25% contribution generously matched by the University for retirement plan
100% vested in retirement plan on the first day
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
Local business discounts for WolfCard holders
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments
Reduced-rate tuition benefit for faculty and qualified dependents (up to six credits per semester for faculty, unlimited for eligible dependents)
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program to assist spouses/partners with career opportunities in Northern Nevada
No state income tax