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Director of Development, Campus Initiatives

Winston Salem, NC💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-19 → 2026-07-31

Core

Securing philanthropic support for campus-wide initiatives enhancing student life, academic excellence, and access/affordability.

Role type

Director of Development (Campus Initiatives)

Builds

Philanthropic investment for student affairs and academic programs

Domain

Higher Education / Student Affairs

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Major gift solicitation, donor cultivation and stewardship, strategic fundraising planning, CRM management, fiscal management, team supervision, data analysis, travel management

Preferred skills

Higher education fundraising experience, understanding of donor cycle, knowledge of Wake Forest University structure

Technologies

Microsoft Office, Google apps, University CRM system

Responsibilities

Secure major gifts ($50k-$5M+) from alumni and friends; manage portfolio of 100+ prospects; collaborate with cabinet-level leaders to define fundable priorities; develop strategic communication plans for donor engagement; supervise staff, volunteers, and student workers; track fundraising goals and donor records.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management

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