Donor Relations Writer I/Writer II

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The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Donor Relations Writer I/Writer II.The Donor Relations department is responsible for supporting the development and fundraising campaign efforts of the University. The Writer position supports the University's philanthropic goals by creating compelling communications to aid in the cultivation, education, solicitation and stewardship of donors.The position is available as a Writer I or Writer II with placement dependent on level of knowledge, skills, ability and relevant experience.

The Writer position reports to the Director and develops story ideas, fresh and innovative copy and information for correspondence and reports, writes donor acknowledgements, stories and articles about donors and gifts, conducts interviews and research pertinent to writing assignments, assists with reporting to donors and supports development activities. The position works closely with staff and administrators to produce stewardship and development materials, donor correspondence, agreements and reports; to maintain website, and to create and disseminate electronic newsletters and social media on established schedule, with the complexity of assignments and duties dependent on position level.

The successful candidate will have:

• Exemplary written communications skills such as preparing correspondence, stories, articles, publications and reports, including generating content, proofing and copy editing

• Ability to produce high volume of accurate work product, set and achieve goals, follow procedures and work within deadlines

• Interpersonal, public relations and customer service skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a large and diverse combination of coworkers, students, volunteers, administrators, alumni and donors

• Attention to detail

• High level of initiative, creativity and collaboration

• Strong organizational skills

Required Qualifications

Writer I - Bachelor's Degree and one (1) year of related comparable professional experience or a Master's Degree and no experience.

Writer II - Master's Degree and one (1) year of related comparable professional experience OR a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of related comparable professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• HTML or experience in email building

• Photo editing

• Experience writing for various audiences and changing tone and style accordingly

• Project management

Compensation Grade

Writer I - Compensation Grade A

The typical salary range for this position is: $42,000-$52,000

Writer II - Compensation Grade B

The typical salary range for this position is $52,000-$65,000

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: 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 15.50% 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, life insurance and long-term disability -

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• 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.

• Several Diversity Committees and Affinity Groups focusing on campus-wide diversity initiatives to ensure we are working to create a diverse and welcoming campus climate.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University.

• 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 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.

Department Information

Donor Relations is a comprehensive effort to ensure that donors experience high-quality interactions with the University that foster long-term engagement and investment. The department supports the division-wide goals of University Advancement, and is responsible for donor correspondence and acknowledgements, endowment and scholarship reporting, gift agreements, giving website ( ) and donor recognition, for Nevada Silver & Blue magazine, social media and e-newsletters.

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 .

Please attach the following documents to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for three professional references

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

5) Writing Sample-no more than 3 pages

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.

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Us

The University of Nevada, Reno is a 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 75 countries.

The University is classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 university: A doctoral university with very high research activity. In 2020, the University was also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best Global Universities", and it ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Since 2009, the University has invested more than $850 million in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls. It is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and 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 University's main campus is in Reno, Nevada -a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant Midtown and downtown. Located where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra, the University's beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has added two additional locations: the Redfield campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

The University is part of the Nevada System of Higher Education, which is comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute, and is committed to developing strong partnerships with each institution 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.

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