Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Generous paid leave

Retirement plan with generous match

Fitness center access

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno seeks an Assistant Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations to support the Executive Director in advancing a comprehensive fundraising program. The role coordinates proposal development, funder communications, and stewardship while aligning opportunities with university priorities.

Collaboration with faculty, deans, researchers, and Advancement colleagues is essential to identify, cultivate, and secure corporate and foundation support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting corporate and foundation fundraising activities, proposal development, and stewardship processes.
• Knowledge of higher education or nonprofit fundraising environments is preferred.
• Strong collaboration with faculty, deans, researchers, and Advancement staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and implementing fundraising strategies for corporate and foundation partners.
• Manage an assigned portfolio of prospects and coordinate proposal development and funder communications.
• Support stewardship activities and ensure alignment of external funding with University priorities.

Skills

Fundraising activities

Proposal development

Stewardship processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

**Job Description**The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is seeking an Assistant Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations to support the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations in advancing a comprehensive corporate and foundation fundraising program. The position assists with the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, manages an assigned portfolio of corporate and foundation prospects, and coordinates proposal development, funder communications, and stewardship activities in support of the University’s colleges, academic priorities, research programs, and institutional initiatives.Serving as a key point of coordination between University Advancement and campus partners, the Assistant Director collaborates with faculty, deans, researchers, and Advancement colleagues to identify and cultivate funding opportunities, develop competitive proposals, and strengthen relationships with corporate and foundation partners. The position helps align external funding opportunities with University priorities and supports effective prospect management, solicitation, stewardship, and compliance activities.Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, the Assistant Director works collaboratively with Advancement staff and campus partners across the University to support the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate and foundation funding opportunities.**Required Qualifcations**Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience **OR**Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related professional work experience**Related Experience:** Experience supporting corporate and foundation fundraising activities, proposal development, and stewardship processes, preferably in higher education or a large nonprofit organization or related experience.### **Schedule and Travel Requirements**Flexible work schedule, with travel and weekend work necessary**Compensation Grade**Administrative Faculty – CTo 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**Shane Karas at [e-mail]**Exempt**Yes**Full-Time Equivalent**100.0%**Required Attachment(s)**Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [e-mail].**Please attach the following documents to your application**1) Resume/CV2) Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three Professional References**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.