Leadership Gift Officer, University Advancement
Core
Frontline fundraiser cultivating relationships with alumni, parents, and friends to secure annual and major gifts for Wake Forest University.
Role type
Senior fundraising officer (annual and major gifts)
Builds
Annual Fund gifts, Giving Society memberships, and Wake Forest Fund contributions
Domain
Higher education philanthropy
Required skills
High-volume prospect cultivation, donor stewarding, gift solicitation, data analysis, event follow-up, database management, report preparation
Preferred skills
Non-profit fundraising experience, higher education fundraising experience, proficiency in Blackbaud or similar fundraising databases
Technologies
GiveCampus, Blackbaud, razor's edge, Banner, Microsoft Office, Google Calendar
Responsibilities
Cultivate and solicit 100 Annual Fund prospects annually; Manage a portfolio of 200+ current donors with 4-5 meaningful touches per year; Identify and qualify 50-100 prospects for $50,000+ gifts; Connect with prospects via video, phone, and in-person; Assist with follow-up for Homecoming and reunions; Document fundraising progress in GiveCampus
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC