Director / Senior Director, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement
Core
Lead philanthropy and donor engagement strategies for Wake Forest University alumni, families, and friends to foster a culture of giving and secure major gifts.
Role type
Senior Director, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement
Builds
Major gift campaigns, donor relationships, and community engagement programs for Wake Forest University
Domain
Higher Education / Non-profit Fundraising
Required skills
Major gift solicitation, donor portfolio management, strategic planning, team leadership, event management, communication strategy, budget management, database management, fiscal management, travel coordination
Preferred skills
Higher education fundraising experience, direct sales experience, donor cycle knowledge, volunteer management, local community knowledge
Technologies
CRM databases, social media platforms, analytics tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute long- and short-term strategies to foster enduring relationships with prospects and donors; Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors capable of making significant gifts ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000; Manage a portfolio of approximately 120 prospects; Conduct 150 face-to-face visits annually and solicit over $6M in major gift proposals; Recruits, manages, and leverages WAKECommunity Board members; Collaborates with event and engagement partners to design experiences aimed at deepening relationships; Leads the development of WAKECommunity communication plans; Ensures timely updating of WAKECommunity web content and regular distribution of digital and social media communications; Acts as a frontline representative to promote campus goals and objectives; Responsible for monitoring a travel and engagement budget.
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership and team management