Nevada State University
Senior Director of Development
Nevada State University, Henderson, Nevada, us, 89077
Senior Director of Development
Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.
Job Description
Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Senior Director of Development. The Senior Director of Development will provide leadership in the Development and Alumni Office through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and principle gift prospects for the Foundation. In addition, the Senior Director will lead and manage the Alumni Coordinator position, as well as assist the Vice President of Advancement with all aspects of the department, including strategic planning, campaign preparation and the creation and execution of new ideas/events/programs to raise new funds for the University.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Primary Responsibilities:
Identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors, with an emphasis on gifts above $25,000.
Work to build a donor pipeline through prospect identification activities, including participation at external events, utilize moves management strategy for donor progression and create creative stewardship methods.
Lead and manage the Alumni Coordinator position, which oversees all alumni relations efforts.
With the VP, plan and execute annual and strategic plans for the division.
Serve as the Advancement liaison to one of the three schools within Nevada State University.
Attend internal and external events to represent the Division of Advancement and Nevada State University.
Embrace a fast moving team environment and work with colleagues with a spirit of partnership, transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Support the VP and the other members of the division in furthering the mission of Nevada State University.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising.
Knowledge and experience in donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship or other equivalent/transferable knowledge.
Documented results with soliciting and closing major gifts.
Ability to work strategically and creatively with teams of faculty, staff and volunteers in raising major gifts.
Knowledge of alumni relations strategies for success.
Ability to work independently, in teams and with other divisions across campus.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Raiser's Edge software.
Management experience.
Salary & Benefits
Budgeted salary for this position is $99,660. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
This Posting is Open Until Filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants
Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
ExemptYes
Full-Time Equivalent100.0%
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.
Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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Nevada State University appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at (702) 992-2320 or apply@nevadastate.edu.
Job Description
Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Senior Director of Development. The Senior Director of Development will provide leadership in the Development and Alumni Office through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major and principle gift prospects for the Foundation. In addition, the Senior Director will lead and manage the Alumni Coordinator position, as well as assist the Vice President of Advancement with all aspects of the department, including strategic planning, campaign preparation and the creation and execution of new ideas/events/programs to raise new funds for the University.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.
We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.
Primary Responsibilities:
Identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors, with an emphasis on gifts above $25,000.
Work to build a donor pipeline through prospect identification activities, including participation at external events, utilize moves management strategy for donor progression and create creative stewardship methods.
Lead and manage the Alumni Coordinator position, which oversees all alumni relations efforts.
With the VP, plan and execute annual and strategic plans for the division.
Serve as the Advancement liaison to one of the three schools within Nevada State University.
Attend internal and external events to represent the Division of Advancement and Nevada State University.
Embrace a fast moving team environment and work with colleagues with a spirit of partnership, transparency and fiscal responsibility.
Support the VP and the other members of the division in furthering the mission of Nevada State University.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree.
A minimum of 5 years experience in fundraising.
Knowledge and experience in donor qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship or other equivalent/transferable knowledge.
Documented results with soliciting and closing major gifts.
Ability to work strategically and creatively with teams of faculty, staff and volunteers in raising major gifts.
Knowledge of alumni relations strategies for success.
Ability to work independently, in teams and with other divisions across campus.
Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Raiser's Edge software.
Management experience.
Salary & Benefits
Budgeted salary for this position is $99,660. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 17.50% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
This Posting is Open Until Filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.
Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants
Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions.
If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.
ExemptYes
Full-Time Equivalent100.0%
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.
Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).
Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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