Development Coordinator: Prospect Strategy & Events

Wake Forest University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Development Coordinator for the School of Business to support fundraising, volunteer activities, and alumni engagement across the department.

Responsibilities include analyzing prospect management plans, reviewing portfolios, preparing executive briefings, coordinating events, and serving as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to advance university advancement goals.

Qualifications

• High School Degree required with experience in administrative support for projects or operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent development/advancement experience.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare executive-style reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate/manage all aspects of the School of Business Board of Visitors including meetings and logistics.
• Prepare acknowledgments, proposals, fund agreements, and related correspondence.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director of Development and the team.
• Coordinate campus visits and events for alumni/donors and liaise with internal/external partners.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Research/data analysis

Confidentiality

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Development Coordinator for the School of Business to support fundraising, volunteer activities, and alumni engagement across the department.

Responsibilities include analyzing prospect management plans, reviewing portfolios, preparing executive briefings, coordinating events, and serving as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders to advance university advancement goals.