Development Coordinator: Donor Engagement & Events

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University’s School of Business Development team seeks a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, alumni engagement, and prospect management. The role analyzes portfolios, tracks next steps with top prospects, and provides administrative support to leadership and the office.

Responsibilities include coordinating Board of Visitors activities, preparing reports, and maintaining prospect data in the DAD system, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and donors.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Research and analytical abilities for fundraising context.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the School of Business Board of Visitors meetings.
• Manage acknowledgement letters, proposals, and fund agreements.
• Prepare executive-style briefings for leadership.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and team.
• Coordinate campus visits and alumni donor events.
• Collaborate with the Dean’s office on development activities.
• Ensure prospect portfolios are actively managed across regions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Research skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Deacon Advancement Database (DAD)

Job description

Wake Forest University’s School of Business Development team seeks a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, alumni engagement, and prospect management. The role analyzes portfolios, tracks next steps with top prospects, and provides administrative support to leadership and the office.

Responsibilities include coordinating Board of Visitors activities, preparing reports, and maintaining prospect data in the DAD system, while collaborating with internal stakeholders and donors.