Director of Annual Giving, Development, Department of Athletics

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Strategize, coordinate, update, write, and manage all annual fund solicitations using mail and various digital communications platforms.

• Serves as a liaison with Wake Forest Athletic creative service team.

• Manages Deacon Club website including the functionality and content.

• Collaborates with the University's CER team

• Maintain and update all annual fund collateral (membership guide, ILC, Investment reports, membership packets, etc.).

• Coordinate with outside Ad Agencies as needed for creative needs.

• Plan and execute annual fund donor acquisition initiatives (Giving Day) and other targeted microcampaigns.

• Create and implement revenue-driving themes (Next Level, Pledge Campaign) and initiatives (In Her Wake).

• Coordinates the intern program for Athletic development staff. Provides orientation and updates the intern manual as needed.

• Supervises the development fellow to update calling officer portfolios

• Assists with the Athletics fundraising reporting; tracks progress towards fundraising goals, accomplishments, and achievements.

• Manage a limited portfolio of donor prospects.

• Use Deacon Advancement Database (DAD) to effectively maintain prospect information, including all related fundraising modules to ensure individual and team goals are being met in a timely manner.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree plus two years related experience in a fundraising or development role

• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines.

• Knowledge of office management principles and procedures.

• Ability to organize workflow, manage resources, and coordinate activities.

• Skill in MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, E-mail), and other relevant software. Ability to learn new software necessary to assist in office administration.

• Ability to transcribe dictation with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of a diverse community to manage a variety of tasks and complex projects with follow through and completion in a timely manner.

• General knowledge of budget development and fiscal management.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret policies and procedures, budget guidelines, etc.

• Ability to manage and maintain confidentiality of information.

• Ability to make independent decisions, demonstrating sound judgment, and discretion.

• Ability to research and resolve office management problems and questions.

• Able to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance policy.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of fundraising procedures and reporting in college athletics.

• Experience in supervising staff.

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Accountabilities:

• Development fellow

• Annual fund interns

Additional Job Description

Note:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.