Executive Director, Campaign Strategy

University of Nevada Reno • Reno, NV

4h

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Executive Director, Campaign Strategy to provide senior-level leadership for the planning, execution, and successful completion of the University’s comprehensive fundraising campaign, projected to exceed $800 million. Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, this position serves as a key strategic partner to the President, Provost, Deans, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and advisory boards, shaping campaign strategy and driving disciplined progress toward ambitious philanthropic goals. Serving as the strategic architect and integrator of the campaign, the Executive Director aligns cross-unit efforts across the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Office of Research and Innovation, schools and colleges, and Intercollegiate Athletics. The role ensures cohesion and collaboration across fundraising, donor engagement, communications, analytics, and volunteer leadership, while sustaining momentum, accountability, and institutional alignment throughout all campaign phases. The Executive Director leads campaign planning, execution, and evaluation from inception through completion, including oversight of a donor pipeline exceeding $1 billion to support long-term fundraising success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of related professional work experience OR Master’s Degree and (3) three years of related professional work experience OR Doctorate Degree and one (1) year of related professional work experience.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing large-scale fundraising campaigns, including successful solicitation of major and/or principal gifts.
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leaders, trustees, and high-level volunteers in complex institutional environments.
• Experienced with fundraising data, analytics, CRM systems, and project management systems to inform strategy and measure progress.

Responsibilities

• Leads campaign planning, execution, and evaluation from inception through completion
• Oversight of a donor pipeline exceeding $1 billion to support long-term fundraising success
• Aligns cross-unit efforts across the Office of the President, Office of the Provost, Office of Research and Innovation, schools and colleges, and Intercollegiate Athletics
• Ensures cohesion and collaboration across fundraising, donor engagement, communications, analytics, and volunteer leadership
• Sustains momentum, accountability, and institutional alignment throughout all campaign phases

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.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
• Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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