Director of Development, College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (CABNR)

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) seeks a dynamic and strategic Director of Development for the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources (CABNR). This position plays a key role in advancing the colleges mission by securing private philanthropic support that drives student success, innovative research, and community impact. The Director will partner closely with the Associate Vice President for Development and the Dean to identify funding priorities and lead efforts to secure major gifts. Key responsibilities include proactively managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors; guiding cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; and expanding the donor base by establishing and strengthening new relationships.

The Director will serve as an ambassador for CABNR, fostering meaningful connections between donors, alumni, business and community partners, faculty, and university leadership. The role includes developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising plan aligned with college priorities, with a primary focus on securing gifts of $25,000 and above.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree and four (4) years of related professional work experience OR

Masters Degree and two (2) years of related professional work experience.

Related Experience :

Successful professional experience is required, preferably in higher education fundraising, non-profit or in a related field which requires strong relationship-building and outcome driven components.

Schedule or Travel Requirements :

Frequent local 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 the UNR 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
• Generous annual and sick leave 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!

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 employees spouse or domestic partner.

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.

Contact Information :

Joanne Cherep at jcherep@unr.edu