Executive Director, Major and Principal Gifts
University of Nevada, RenoReno, Nevada, United States
Posted December 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge.
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Executive Director of Major and Principal Gifts to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances university-wide initiatives and institutional priorities.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience in fundraising and securing major and principal gifts from individuals, corporations and/or foundations preferably in higher education, healthcare or large national non-profit or related experience
- Flexible in work duties and schedule; travel and weekend work necessary
Benefits
- Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
- Health insurance options including dental and vision
- Generous retirement plan with 19.25% contribution matched by the University
- Faculty Senate membership
- No state income tax!
- Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
- Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
- E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center membership options
