Director, Donor Relations

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The University of Nevada, Reno is accepting applications for Director, Donor Relations. The Director provides strategic leadership for the University’s comprehensive donor relations program and serves as the institution’s senior donor relations expert. The position leads efforts to provide a consistent, high-quality donor experience through effective acknowledgment, impact reporting, and engagement strategies. The Director supervises a professional team, collaborates closely with fundraising professionals and campus partners, and oversees endowment and scholarship reporting.

The position also uses data, technology, and performance metrics to demonstrate philanthropic impact, strengthen donor relationships, and support institutional goals.

• 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

Related Professional

Experience:

Donor relations, development, non-profit management, fund raising, alumni relations, public relations, or marketing, preferably in higher education or other large, complex institution, to include supervisory experience or related experience.

Variable schedule

Occasional travel

Grade Administrative Faculty – C

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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! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Health Insurance Generous annual and sick leave and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
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