Director, Planned Giving & Donor Growth

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous leave benefits

Fitness center access

No state income tax

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks a Director of Development, Planned Giving to lead efforts identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned gifts of $25,000 or more. You will advise donors and staff on deferred giving opportunities and manage a portfolio across the university.

Reporting to the Director of Planned Giving, the role focuses on building relationships with donors, faculty, and Advancement staff, preparing gift agreements, and supporting training and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four years of related professional work experience or Master’s/Professional Degree (JD, CPA, CFP) with two years of related professional work experience.
• Experience in higher education fundraising, non-profit, or related field with strong relationship-building and outcomes focus.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally out of state as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward planned giving donors.
• Advise donors, faculty, and staff on planned and deferred giving opportunities (bequests, trusts, life insurance, etc.).
• Manage a portfolio of planned giving prospects and serve as liaison to colleges, schools, and units across the University.
• Prepare gift-related agreements and documentation; support donor stewardship and solicitation strategies.

Skills

Relationship-building

Outcome-driven

Portfolio management

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 4 years or Master’s/Professional Degree + 2 years

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine seeks a Director of Development, Planned Giving to lead efforts identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding planned gifts of $25,000 or more. You will advise donors and staff on deferred giving opportunities and manage a portfolio across the university.

Reporting to the Director of Planned Giving, the role focuses on building relationships with donors, faculty, and Advancement staff, preparing gift agreements, and supporting training and