Director, Complex Gifts & Asset Strategy

Wake Forest University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks a Director of Complex Gifts to advise on non-cash gifts and guide strategies for major donors and their advisors. The role leads cross-functional collaboration to assess asset feasibility and ensure compliance with gift acceptance policies.

The incumbent will educate staff, coordinate due diligence, and structure gifts such as real estate, artwork, trusts, and restricted securities, while maintaining rigorous donor service standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven years of fundraising or financial services experience preferred.
• Expert counsel on complex assets and gift structures including real estate, art, trusts, and restricted stock.
• Strong written/verbal communication and跨-team collaboration across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on complex assets and evaluate feasibility for gifts.
• Partner with gift officers to educate donors on non-cash giving opportunities.
• Provide training on non-cash assets and tax/legal considerations to staff.
• Maintain liaison with Finance and General Counsel on asset recording and compliance.

Skills

Donor relations

Non-cash gifts

Tax knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD/CPA/CFP preferred

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

PG Calc

Job description

Wake Forest University seeks a Director of Complex Gifts to advise on non-cash gifts and guide strategies for major donors and their advisors. The role leads cross-functional collaboration to assess asset feasibility and ensure compliance with gift acceptance policies.

The incumbent will educate staff, coordinate due diligence, and structure gifts such as real estate, artwork, trusts, and restricted securities, while maintaining rigorous donor service standards.