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Job Description Summary This position may be filled at either the Director or Senior Director level, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected finalist. Summary: The Director, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement goal is to create a dynamic and inclusive environment where Wake Forest alumni, families, and friends are empowered to invest in our institution for life by fostering a culture of giving and involvement within at least two top-tier WAKECommunities. The Director will integrate communication, marketing, engagement, and philanthropic strategies by managing a portfolio of 120 major and principal gift prospects, leading the WAKECommunities Board of Directors, and developing and assessing comprehensive connection plans for constituent cohorts that drive philanthropic momentum. and This position works closely with university staff, administrators, and faculty and requires frequent travel to assigned WAKECommunities. * 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: Serves as the expert and leads strategy of all WAKECoummunities communications and activities to create and foster philanthropic and constituent engagement synergy among Wake Forest alumni, families, friends, and the institution to ensure Wake Forest is well-positioned as a leader in higher education for the next century. Develops and executes long- and short-term strategies to foster enduring relationships with prospects and donors, outlining specific objectives and gift levels for each prospect. 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. Conducts 150 face-to-face visits annually, facilitates 320 meaningful interactions, and solicits over $6M in major gift proposals. Manages and leads a team of fundraising professionals who are responsible for the activation of their own assigned WAKECommunities. Leads and manages an integrated approach to build connectivity within each Community, working collaboratively with University Advancement partners to drive philanthropic investment as the ultimate form of engagement. Recruits, manages, and leverages WAKECommunity Board members, leading a minimum of four meetings per year; works closely with the WAKECommunities management team. Collaborates with the event and engagement partners to design experiences aimed at deepening relationships and promoting philanthropy, hosting a minimum of two educational “all-call” engagement events/experiences and exclusive Giving Program events/experiences per year. Leads the development of WAKECommunity communication plans; in partnership with University Marketing and Communications team, utilizes analytics support to assess prospect pools and coordinate regular communications to build awareness and excitement around Wake Forest priorities. Delivers a minimum of four community-specific comprehensive communications per year. Ensures timely updating of WAKECommunity web content and regular distribution of digital and social media communications and promotion of events/experiences, Acts as a frontline representative to promote campus goals and objectives, maintaining a strong understanding of institutional priorities. Assists and participates in all University & Campaign events as necessary, and provide support for departmental events as needed. Responsible for monitoring a travel and engagement budget. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Bachelor’s degree with eight to ten years of fundraising experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Desire to foster and continue collaboration among teams and individuals with a strong focus on investing in the professional and personal development of team members. Knowledge and proven history of gaining philanthropic support and financial commitments from others. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community. 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. Experience in database management and maintenance. Knowledge of charitable giving techniques, instruments, and relevant laws. Skill in fiscal management. Ability to travel locally and nationally as necessary. Ability to meet requirements of the University’s automobile insurance. Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary. Respect for the dignity and abilities of all people. Preferred Education, Skills, and Abilities: Previous experience working in higher education or not-for-profit environments. Previous experience in direct fundraising or direct sales. Possesses an understanding of the donor cycle. Experience working with high level volunteers. Knowledge of Wake Forest, alumni, parents, fans. Accountabilities: Responsible for own work. Directly supervises Associate Director, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement, Philanthropy and Donor Engagement Officer, Senior Leadership Gift Officer, and WAKECommunities Coordinator. Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions: Sedentary work primarily involving sitting/standing; communicating with others to exchange information; repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers; and assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. No adverse environmental conditions expected. 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. Additional Job Description 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. About WFU: Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust. The University is comprised of: the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.

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