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Associate Director, Wake Forest Fund, Schools and Units

Winston Salem, NC · Director · Full-time

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About the role

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  • The Associate Director coordinates digital marketing efforts associated with the Schools and Units on the University Giving Day.

Responsibilities

  • Works with the Assistant Director, Direct and Email Marketing, to design and build direct marketing and email efforts in Blackbaud DM to support the Wake Forest Fund with a focus on the Schools and Units.
  • Establishes and implements periodic meetings with all Schools and Units to make sure the Wake Forest Fund team is coordinating effectively.
  • Responsible for coordinating with key partners across campus to identify areas of potential support and get their support on the day.
  • As well as supporting the build-out and operation of the Giving Day platform to support the Schools and Units.
  • Works with University Marketing and Communications and School-based marketing teams to create messages and graphics and coordinate social media efforts to promote DDOG.
  • Responsible for own work.

Requirements

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Skills

  • Bachelor's degree, with a minimum of three to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency in the use of fundraising techniques (i.e., direct marketing, peer-to-peer fundraising, telethons).
  • Knowledge of educational fundraising principles and methods.
  • Knowledge of budget preparation and fiscal management.
  • Ability to identify and target major funding prospects and to plan, organize, and direct solicitation programs.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community.
  • Ability to represent Wake Forest and interface with business executives at the highest level.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, the internet, and other relevant software.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
  • Ability to travel and work the occasional evening and weekend.
  • Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.

Compensation

  • Directs the Annual Fund fundraising efforts for all Wake Forest Funds, with a focus on the School of Business, the School of Law, the School of Divinity, the College, the Graduate School, ZSR Library, and the Parents Campaign.
  • Builds School of Business, School of Law, School of Divinity, College, Graduate School, ZSR Library, and the Parents Campaign annual giving through direct mail, digital marketing efforts, and project-based efforts.
  • Works with and through volunteer groups and boards to encourage annual giving to the Wake Forest Fund for all the Schools and Units.
  • Works with the reporting team to define selections needed to create marketing efforts and keep selections updated over time, and to prepare annual giving reports and Giving Society reporting for all the Schools and Units.
  • Uses data and analytics to drive performance and effectiveness of annual giving campaigns.
  • Works with the Schools and Units teams, particularly the alumni group, to support work with board members in the areas of annual giving, stewardship, and board member fundraising outreach opportunities.

Company info

  • Have high standards for your work and are proud to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Equal opportunity

  • Statement
  • The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
  • Accommodations for Applicants
  • If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University.

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