Executive Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking a visionary Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to lead and expand our corporate and foundation fundraising program. This role is responsible for developing strategies to increase philanthropic support from corporations, foundations, associations, and other organizations, advancing the university's 13 colleges, key initiatives, and research programs.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development, the Executive Director will collaborate closely with faculty, administrators, and Advancement professionals to cultivate new relationships with prospective organizational funders whose priorities align with the university's research, teaching, and community engagement missionespecially those not yet deeply engaged with UNR. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape an emerging corporate and foundation relations program and to have a meaningful impact on the university's growth, research, and public engagement.

Minimum Required Qualifications : 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 in creating, leading and managing a corporate foundation relations program, preferably in higher education, healthcare or large national non-profit, or related.

Schedule or Travel Requirements : Flexible in work duties and schedule. Travel and weekend work necessary.

Compensation Grade : Administrative Faculty D. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement : 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!

Perks of Working at UNR :

• Health insurance options including dental and vision
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse / domestic partner membership options
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through lifes difficult moments
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty
• No state income tax!

Applications will only be accepted through the Bryant Group. Please use the process below to apply and NOT the apply button on this advertisement.

For inquiries, nominations, and applications, please email the Bryant Group at https : / / www.bryantgrp.com / current-listings / exec-dir-cfr.

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.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).