Leadership Annual Giving Officer

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The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a Leadership Annual Giving Officer to join the Advancement team. This position plays a key role in fostering a culture of philanthropy by securing leadership annual gifts from alumni and friends. The Officer manages a portfolio of 300+ donors, with a focus on securing gifts in the $10,000–$25,000 range and identifying prospects for major giving. Engagement strategies include personalized calls, meetings, mailings, and digital outreach to cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Solicit leadership annual gifts and build pathways for major gift prospects.

• Develop and manage a donor portfolio with personalized engagement strategies.

• Collaborate with the Director of Annual Giving on data-driven strategies.

• Partner with Development Directors to identify and transition major gift prospects.

• Track and achieve measurable goals for visits, solicitations, dollars raised, donor retention, and growth year over year.

Performance Expectations:
Success is evaluated through measurable goals (metrics) outlined in annual performance plans, including donor engagement, fundraising outcomes, and adherence to Advancement’s timelines and standards.

Required Qualifications

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

Master’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience

Related Experience: Front-line fundraising, higher education fundraising, nonprofit organizations, community engagement, communications, marketing, or related experience.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

Local and national 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

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