Director of Development, Campus Initiatives
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