Executive Director, Campaign Strategy

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

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About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at [phone] or [email protected]. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at [phone]. Job Description 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.
• Related Professional 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

• Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!
• Health insurance options including dental and vision – Health Insurance
• Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate
• No state income tax!
• Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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