Development Fellow, Major Gifts, Department of Athletics

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Job Description Summary

The Development Fellow for Major Gifts position plays a key part in expanding the donor base and securing significant financial support for Wake Forest Athletics. The position involves initiating contact through targeted micro-campaigns, building strong relationships, and identifying philanthropic interests to develop personalized proposals. This is a fixed term position beginning on/around August 3, 2026 and concluding July 31, 2027.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Essential Functions:
Outbound Fundraising Efforts:
• Effectively engage potential donors, building rapport and identifying their philanthropic interests through outbound & inbound phone calls.
• Assist in donor acquisition and qualification calls with prospects through leads assembled via targeted micro-campaigns.
• Achieve a delivery goal of 25, $50,000 proposals for the fiscal year; develop proposals tailored to individual donor interests.
Major Giving Tracking Efforts:
• Prepare monthly pipeline meeting materials for development team members.
• Assist in the strategic planning of fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with donor events & game day hospitality as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to organize workflow, manage resources, and coordinate activities
• 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 oftasks and projects with follow through and completion in a timely manner.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for own work

Additional Job Description

Disclaimer:

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.

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

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.

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.