What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director, Major and Principal Gifts in Las Vegas, NV position at University of Nevada, Reno?
The University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Executive Director of Major and Principal Gifts based in Las Vegas to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive fundraising strategy that advances university-wide initiatives and institutional priorities outlined in the University’s strategic plan. This leadership role is responsible for cultivating relationships, securing transformational gifts, and fostering cross-campus collaboration to strengthen the University’s philanthropic impact. The Executive Director will ensure the University is well-positioned to compete for and secure major and principal gifts that directly support innovative academic programs, research, and key university initiatives. The Executive Director will build and manage a comprehensive principal gifts program to increase philanthropic support from high-net-worth individuals and family foundations. This position develops and implements strategies to enhance giving across the University’s 13 colleges, major academic programs, and institutional priorities.
As a senior fundraising leader, this role serves as a key relationship manager and strategic partner, collaborating with faculty, deans, university leadership, and advancement colleagues to foster lifelong donor engagement and alignment with the University’s teaching and research mission. The position reports to the Associate Vice President for Development and works closely with Advancement staff and campus leadership to strengthen and sustain philanthropic growth across the institution.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of related professional work experience OR
Master’s Degree and three (3) years of year of related professional work experience.
Related 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.
Schedule or Travel Requirements
Flexible in work duties and schedule
Travel and weekend work necessary
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, sick leave, long term disability 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
Karessa Skuse at kskuse@unr.edu