Director of Development, Planned Giving

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Director of Development, Planned Giving (DODPG) to lead efforts to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned giving donors, with a focus on planned gifts of $25,000 or greater. Reporting to and collaborating with the Director of Planned Giving, the DODPG will advise donors, faculty, and Advancement staff on planned and deferred giving opportunities, including bequests, trusts, beneficiary designations, charitable gift annuities, retirement accounts, securities, real estate, mining claims, and life insurance.

The DODPG will manage a portfolio of planned giving prospects and donors, develop new relationships, and serve as a planned giving liaison to colleges, schools, and units across the University. Responsibilities include preparing gift-related agreements and documentation, supporting donor stewardship and solicitation strategies, and assisting with the training of Advancement staff on planned giving. The position will also support the Nevada Legacy Society, Planned Giving Advisory Council, and planned giving marketing and stewardship efforts while ensuring accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance with University Advancement processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience OR

Master’s/Professional Degree (JD, CPA, CFP) and two (2) years of related professional work experience

Related Experience:

• Successful professional experience is required, preferably in higher education fundraising, non-profit or in a related field which requires strong relationship-building and outcome driven components.
• Strongly recommended JD, CPA, Certified Financial Planner or advanced degree in business, finance or related field, with a demonstrated record of success or related.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

Frequent local travel

Occasional out of state travel

Variable work schedule to include nights and weekends

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty – C

Candidates will be hired at the level that is comparable to their experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

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! 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.

Perks of Working at UNR

• 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. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
• 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. Faculty Senate
• 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 Grants-in-Aid

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. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information

Search Chair, Brian Saeman at bsaeman@unr.edu

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.