Executive Director, Campaign Strategy

University of Nevada, Reno

Reno, Nevada, US
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Senior-level leadership
Comprehensive fundraising campaign
Donor pipeline management
** The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Executive Director of Campaign Strategy to lead a comprehensive fundraising campaign exceeding $800 million. This role involves strategic collaboration with various university leaders and requires significant experience in fundraising and project management. **

Job Summary

  • This position serves as a key strategic partner to the President, Provost, Deans, the Foundation Board of Trustees, and advisory boards, shaping campaign strategy and driving disciplined progress toward ambitious philanthropic goals.
  • The role ensures cohesion and collaboration across fundraising, donor engagement, communications, analytics, and volunteer leadership, while sustaining momentum, accountability, and institutional alignment throughout all campaign phases.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking an Executive Director of Campaign Strategy to lead a comprehensive fundraising campaign exceeding $800 million. This role involves strategic collaboration with various university leaders and requires significant experience in fundraising and project management. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior-level leadership
  • Comprehensive fundraising campaign
  • Donor pipeline management
  • Cross-unit alignment
  • Stakeholder collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Strategic architect
  • Institutional alignment
  • Volunteer leadership engagement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years experience OR Master’s Degree and 3 years experience OR Doctorate Degree and 1 year experience
  • Large scale project/grants management
  • Program and investment development
  • Working with senior leaders, trustees, and high-level volunteers
  • Fundraising data, analytics, CRM systems
  • Project management systems

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