Senior Development Coordinator, Academic Fundraising - Winston-Salem, NC

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Job Description Summary

Summary: The Senior Development Coordinator, Academic Fundraising works in close partnership with the Associate Vice President (AVP) to support the engagement and strategic direction of the Academic and the Program for Leadership and Character fundraising teams. Serving as a trusted operational and strategic partner, this role facilitates clear communication, reporting, and information-sharing across academic and community-based fundraising teams on behalf of the AVP.

The Senior Development Coordinator drives collaboration, ensures seamless execution of priorities, and contributes to a mission-driven culture within University Advancement. This position requires strong project management skills, data-informed decision-making, sound judgment, and the ability to align people and processes in support of Advancement's engagement and development goals.

• 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:

• Provides executive-level and administrative support to the AVP, including strategic management and prioritization of the AVP's calendar. Drives and tracks meeting agendas, anticipates needs, prepares the AVP for appointments and meetings, and exercises sound judgment in escalating issues as appropriate.
• Provides operational, administrative, and project management support to the Director of Development for the Program for Leadership and Character.
• Coordinates workflow on behalf of the AVP by prioritizing and managing tasks related to project management, travel coordination, data analysis, web content updates, and donor portfolio maintenance in support of University fundraising priorities.
• Oversees project execution by monitoring milestones, reporting progress to the AVP and Academic Unit Fundraising teams, and proactively identifying and addressing risks or barriers to successful completion.
• Serves as a central liaison between the AVP and Academic Deans' offices, Academic Fundraising teams, Community teams, the Director of Development for the Program for Leadership and Character, and other development units to align priorities, communicate goals, and facilitate coordinated action.
• In partnership with Prospect Research and Constituent and Donor Specialists, provides oversight, coordination, and reporting on prospect identification, portfolio management, and pipeline movement for academic unit fundraising teams, leveraging data insights to inform strategy, donor engagement, and decision-making.
• Serves as a conduit and close partner for all academic unit coordinators through the portfolio and prospect management operations.
• Develops and implements operational processes that enhance efficiency, drive engagement, and support a high-functioning and effective fundraising operation.
• Analyzes and interprets operational data, presenting actionable insights to the AVP to support fundraising and engagement strategies and ensures that all reporting and documentation align with organizational standards and goals.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with the ability to oversee multiple projects and priorities.
• Proven experience fostering a mission-driven and equitable team culture.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to remain organized, responsive and effective while managing multiple tasks and deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent computer skills including high proficiency with Google Workplace applications as well as Microsoft Suite. Demonstrated ability to learn and effectively utilize new technologies and technical skills and seek training as needed.
• Respect for the dignity and abilities of all people.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with a Development/Advancement environment.
• Experience working with prospect/constituent management in a development database.
• Previous experience working in a higher education or not-for-profit environment.
• Knowledge of Wake Forest and its alumni, parents, and friends.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work.

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.

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.

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