Giving Opportunities
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Capital Projects
There are many exciting new projects currently in planning or under construction at the University, including the IGT - Mathewson Knowledge Center, the Joe Crowley Student Union, and the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center.
Funding Priorities
It takes a tremendous amount of support for a university to move forward. The following opportunities are just a few that will help secure the future of the University of Nevada, Reno.
To contribute toward any of the following Foundation funding priorities, make a gift online, or send a gift to:University of Nevada, Reno Foundation, Mail Stop 162, Reno, NV 89557 or contact Keiko Weil, ’87, Director of Donor Relations, at 775-784-1587 or kweil@unr.edu.
- Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarships are critical to support the financial needs of a growing student body. Scholarships make a difference in the University’s ability to attract and retain the best and brightest students, many of whom without financial aid would be unable to pursue their educational goals. The minimum donation to establish an endowed scholarship is $10,000; however, endowed scholarships accept gifts of any amount from anyone who would like to support deserving students.
- Endowed Positions
- Endowed Chair: Chair holders are recruited from the ranks of distinguished scholars at the University and from other institutions in the United States and around the world. An endowed chair fully funds the salary and other benefits needed for the position without the use of state funds. The cost: $2,000,000 minimum ($100,000 yearly)
- Endowed University Professorships: An endowed university professorship provides increased compensation support to outstanding, senior faculty members already employed by the University, or to recruit outstanding faculty from other institutions. An endowed professorship provides funds to extend a state-supported position. The cost: $500,000 minimum ($25,000 yearly).
- Endowed Lectureship -- An endowed lectureship provides increased support to outstanding, junior faculty members already employed by the University, or to recruit outstanding, junior faculty from other institutions, By providing increased opportunities for professional growth, the endowment enables the Unniversity to reward and encourage career development in outstanding, junior faculty members. An endowed lectureship provides funds to extend a state-supported salary. The cost: $250,000 minimum ($12,500 yearly)
- Annual Giving
Annual Giving Programs are Nevada's yearly fund-raising efforts that provide the opportunity for alumni and friends to give to the university and the specific colleges, schools, or programs of their choice. Our goals include increasing the number of donors, securing annual gifts, and enhancing relationships between alumni, friends, and the University of Nevada, Reno. Ultimately, the Annual Giving Programs seek to apply your gifts to the enhancement of academic programs currently offered on campus in order to benefit Nevada students. - Alumni Class Challenge
One way the University solicits for unrestricted funds is through the Class Endowment Challenge Campaign. This campaign solicits on a class-by-class basis, utilizing the spirit of competition to benefit the University. Funds raised are endowed so that they can be used into perpetuity. The interest from the funds is used for scholarships and wherever expendable dollars are needed most. - Parents
Because there's more to life than studying! The Parents Fund was established by the Foundation in 2004 for the specific purpose of benefiting the student body through means other than scholarships. Hundreds of donors have contributed amounts ranging from $5 to $1,000 and the Fund is ready to support the needs of students outside of tuition and books. If you’re considering giving to Nevada, consider this worthy fund. The students appreciate it! - Colleges and Academic Units
The University’s several schools, colleges and academic units have priorities where your gift is needed. Contact the appropriate development director for more information.
| College of Agriculture Biotechnology & Natural Resources Mail Stop 222 |
College of Business Administration Mail Stop 024 |
Jean Carbon Susan Casey |
Kristen Kennedy |
| College of Education Mail Stop 278 |
College of Engineering Mail Stop 256 |
| Wendy Knorr Development Director wknorr@unr.edu (775) 784-6914 Fax: (775) 784-1394 |
Melanie Perish Maryanne Cameron |
| College of Health and Human Sciences Mail Stop 136 |
College of Liberal Arts Mail Stop 228 |
| Kendall Hardin Development Director khardin@unr.edu (775) 682-7495 Fax: (775) 784-6979 |
Robyn Powers Development Director rpowers@unr.edu (775) 784-6873 Fax: (775) 784-1175 Stuart Golder Development Director sgolder@unr.edu (775) 784-1222 Fax: (775) 784-3566 |
| College of Science Mail Stop 424 |
Reynolds School of Journalism Mail Stop 310 |
| Charlyn Sutton Development Director csutton@unr.edu (775) 682-8791 Fax: (775) 784-4592 |
Kristin Ghiggeri Burgarello |
| University Libraries Mail Stop 322 |
Cooperative Extension Mail Stop 404 |
| Millie Mitchell Development Director mimitchell@unr.edu (775) 682-5682 Fax: (775) 784-4529 |
Jacqueline Cashmere Development Director cashmerej@unce.unr.edu (775)784-4785 Fax: (775) 784-7079 |
| Intercollegiate Athletics Mail Stop 232 |
School of Medicine Mail Stop 332 |
| Scott Turek Development Director turek@unr.edu (775) 682-6973 Fax: (775) 784-4497 |
Stefanie Scoppettone Development Director scops@unr.edu (775) 682-9143 Fax: (775) 327-8251 Christina Sarman Assistant Development Director csarman@unr.edu (775) 784-6009 Fax: (775) 784-6096 |
