Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
University of Nevada, Reno Foundation
The Opportunity Overview
University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is seeking an Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to build and lead a transformational program working directly with CEOs, corporate executives and principal gift prospects with the capacity to contribute $1 million or more. The Executive Director will develop strategic philanthropic partnerships that create lasting impact while serving as a high-level fundraising strategist and managing a portfolio of prospects.
The successful candidate will coach and mentor frontline fundraisers across the university, develop innovative systems and processes that enhance fundraising effectiveness and collaborate with senior university leadership on strategic planning initiatives, while building relationships with organizations that align with the university's research and teaching mission.
About University of Nevada, Reno
Inspiring excellence since 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the state's flagship public university and primary land-grant institution. Today, the University is recognized as a Research I (R1) institution by the Carnegie Classification, as well as a Carnegie Engaged University, and a top National University by U.S. News & World Report. The beautiful main campus is situated on 290 acres, located on a scenic bluff at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The University also serves students at the Wayne L Prim campus, acquired from Sierra Nevada University in 2022, located just minutes from the shores of Lake Tahoe, America's most renowned alpine lake. The University serves approximately 23,000 students and offers degree programs across multiple colleges, including highly regarded programs in engineering, journalism and medicine.
About University of Nevada, Reno Foundation
The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization separate from the University of Nevada, Reno. The Foundation was incorporated in 1981 to provide a mechanism for private individuals, corporations and foundations to make charitable gifts to the University. The Foundation receives, invests and administers funds to benefit the University, while honoring the philanthropic intent of its generous donors.
Location
Reno, Nevada
