Director of Prospect Intelligence and Pipeline Optimization, Advancement Services

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking applications for Director of Prospect Intelligence & Pipeline Optimization. This role provides strategic leadership for enterprise-wide prospect intelligence, prospect management, and pipeline optimization to support the institution’s fundraising and engagement goals. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Advancement Services, this position oversees two professional staff members responsible for prospect intelligence and prospect management. The Director serves as a senior thought partner in developing and executing data-informed prospecting strategies, translating complex data, analytics, and research into actionable insights that strengthen portfolio performance and advance philanthropic outcomes. This role collaborates closely with advancement leadership, frontline fundraising teams, and data and technology partners to optimize prospect pipelines and ensure alignment with institutional fundraising priorities. Additionally, the position leads innovation in prospecting methodologies, including the integration of advanced analytics and emerging technologies, while establishing and maintaining clear, consistent, and scalable policies and practices. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the Director plays a key role in shaping strategy and influencing outcomes across the advancement enterprise.

Requirements

• 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 prospect development, advancement services, analytics, or a related area
• Supervisory experience
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level prospect strategy, portfolio optimization, and data-driven decision-making within a complex organization
• Higher education or nonprofit advancement experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic leadership for enterprise-wide prospect intelligence, prospect management, and pipeline optimization.
• Oversees two professional staff responsible for prospect intelligence and prospect management.
• Serves as a senior thought partner in developing and executing data-informed prospecting strategies.
• Translates complex data, analytics, and research into actionable insights that strengthen portfolio performance and advance philanthropic outcomes.
• Partners closely with advancement leadership, frontline fundraising teams, and data and technology partners to optimize prospect pipelines and ensure alignment with institutional fundraising priorities.
• Leads innovation in prospecting methodologies, including the integration of advanced analytics and emerging technologies.
• Establishes and maintains clear, consistent, and scalable policies and practices for prospecting.

Benefits

• Remarkable Retirement: 19.25% contribution generously matched by the University, 100% vested 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.
• Discounts from local businesses for WolfCard holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees: 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: Provides resources and assistance to newly hired faculty spouses/partners to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

What This Job Offers

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