Wfu
Director of Development, Campus Initiatives
Winston Salem, NC · Director · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- You will not be able to modify your application or add attachments after submission.
- Current Employees: Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub.
- In partnership with Cabinet-level leaders and development colleagues across University Advancement, the Director provides strategic fundraising leadership for high-priority initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for own work.
Requirements
- Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.
- Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents.
- You can select multiple files.
- 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.
- Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree with eight to ten years of fundraising experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Knowledge, awareness, and skills related to fundraising in a student affairs/student success context.
- Ability to identify and secure gifts of non-traditional assets and/or charitable gifts from alternative funding/revenue sources.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents.
- Respect for the dignity and abilities of all people.
- Ability to foster teamwork and cooperation in a work environment.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills in prioritizing workflow and managing resources.
- Ability to multi-task and demonstrate sound judgment and discretion.
- Knowledge of the University policies and procedures, or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google apps, and other relevant software.
- Ability to research, collect, and analyze data, compile information, and prepare reports.
Compensation
- Serves as the primary development leader and liaison for assigned campus initiatives and programs, with annual individual fundraising goals of $2M and project goals ranging from $10M–$100M+.
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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