Manager, Prospect Development

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno seeks a Manager, Prospect Development to play a key role in advancing the University’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. Inspired by its land-grant foundation, the University of Nevada, Reno provides outstanding learning, discovery and engagement programs that serve the economic, social, environmental and cultural needs of the citizens of Nevada, the nation and the world. The University recognizes and embraces the critical importance of diversity in preparing students for global citizenship and is committed to a culture of excellence, inclusion and accessibility. 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 Manager of Prospect Development 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
Related Experience: Prospect research, prospect management, fundraising, development operations, data analysis, non-profit management, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Prepare prospect research deliverables, including donor profiles, briefings, and due diligence reports
Analyze wealth, giving, and engagement data to assess donor capacity and support portfolio strategy
Identify and recommend new prospective donors based on capacity and affinity
Track and report on fundraiser activity, proposals, and pipeline health
Provide data-driven insights while adhering to ethical research standards

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.
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.
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 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.