Manager of Prospect Development, Relationship Intelligence

Nevada System of Higher Education • Reno, NV

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Manager of Prospect Development, Relationship Intelligence to play a key role in advancing the University’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This position provides strategic research, analysis, and reporting to support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship across colleges and units. The Manager produces accurate, timely, and insightful prospect research deliverables—including biographical profiles, leadership briefings, and due diligence reports to inform fundraising strategy and decision making. By analyzing wealth indicators, philanthropic giving patterns, and engagement data, this role helps determine donor capacity ratings and supports effective portfolio management. In addition, the role compiles and reports on fundraiser activity, proposal progress, and overall pipeline health, delivering data-driven insights that align with Advancement goals. The position conducts proactive prospect identification and recommends new prospective donors based on demonstrated capacity and affinity for the University. Through collaboration with Advancement colleagues, adherence to ethical research standards, and active participation in division-wide initiatives, this role contributes to the overall effectiveness and strategic impact of UNR’s fundraising efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related experience OR Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience
• Prospect research, prospect management, fundraising, development operations, data analysis, non-profit management, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Track and report on fundraiser activity, portfolio movement, proposals, and pipeline health
• Collaborate with frontline officers and members of the team to troubleshoot issues and track progress
• Analyze wealth, giving, and engagement data to assess donor capacity and support portfolio strategy and recommend prospects for fundraiser portfolios
• Prepare prospect research deliverables, including donor profiles, briefings, and due diligence reports
• Identify and recommend new prospective donors based on capacity and affinity
• Provide data-driven insights while adhering to ethical research standards

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.
• Many local businesses offer discounts to 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)
• Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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