Associate Director, Philanthropy And Donor Engagement

Wake Forest University

Major gift fundraising
Prospect management and cultivation
Donor stewardship
The Associate Director will integrate communication, marketing, engagement, and philanthropic strategies by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, leading the WAKECommunity Board of Directors, and developing and assessing comprehensive connection plans for constituent cohorts that drive philanthropic momentum

Job Summary

  • The Associate Director will integrate communication, marketing, engagement, and philanthropic strategies by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, leading the WAKECommunity Board of Directors, and developing and assessing comprehensive connection plans for constituent cohorts that drive philanthropic momentum.
  • Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors capable of making significant gifts ranging from $50,000 to $5,000,000; manages a portfolio of approximately 120 prospects.
  • Get excited about the prospect of joining a team that is making a difference in people’s lives every day.

Matching Summary

The Associate Director will integrate communication, marketing, engagement, and philanthropic strategies by managing a portfolio of major gift prospects, leading the WAKECommunity Board of Directors, and developing and assessing comprehensive connection plans for constituent cohorts that drive philanthropic momentum.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Major gift fundraising
  • Prospect management and cultivation
  • Donor stewardship
  • Community engagement strategies
  • Volunteer management

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Mission-driven organization
  • Professional development focus

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years fundraising experience
  • Ability to travel locally and nationally
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Work Rights

Not specified

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