Associate Vice President, Development
University of Nevada, Reno
The Opportunity Overview
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Associate Vice President, Development to take an active role in building an advancement operation attuned to current and emerging philanthropic patterns and a strong, sustainable and mature culture of fundraising. Serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the AVP is a key liaison with deans and senior university leadership to ensure that the Advancement team is an effective, accountable and integrated partner throughout campus. In addition to establishing fundraising priorities and overseeing a team, the AVP will carry a portfolio of major and principal donors.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with strong knowledge of fundraising strategy, practices and trends in higher education including campaign management and corporate and foundation relations. They will possess outstanding relationship building skills and progressive supervisory experience.
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
