Manager, Gift Administration
- University of Nevada Reno
- Reno, NV, USA
- Apr 18, 2025
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager, Gift Administration to play a vital role in advancing donor engagement and ensuring the impactful use of philanthropic contributions. In this key position, you’ll lead a collaborative, donor-focused approach to stewardship by overseeing gift agreements, and managing projects that include acknowledgments, donor recognition, and stewardship reporting. Your work will help build lasting relationships between the University, our valued donors, and the campus community. As Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting, managing gift and fund compliance within established policies, and supporting meaningful donor recognition efforts. You’ll serve as a trusted liaison for donors and campus partners alike—answering questions, solving challenges, and helping to maximize the value of every gift.
Key Responsibilities:
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Oversee the creation and management of gift agreements and acknowledgments
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Manage projects including donor recognition and stewardship reporting efforts
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Ensure proper gift utilization and compliance with university policies and donor intent
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Partner with internal stakeholders and donors to address inquiries and provide solutions
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Manage donor engagement projects and initiatives from start to finish
reference R0147132
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR
Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience
Related Experience: Donor relations, development, non-profit management, fundraising, contract management, or higher education experience or related experience.
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The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.
Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”
Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine – and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.
The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education – comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute – the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans.
Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.
The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.
Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.
For more information, please visit the University’s website.