Frontline Gift Officer - Donor Engagement & Growth

Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a Leadership Gift Officer within University Advancement. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting alumni, parents, and friends to support the Wake Forest Fund and Giving Societies.

A high-volume, relationship-driven approach will be used to manage a large donor portfolio and advance major gifts. The officer will partner with multiple development teams, maintain prospect activity in GiveCampus, and participate in events while traveling locally

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional development experience.

Responsibilities

• Cultivates and solicits a pool of Annual Fund prospects for Giving Society gifts and Wake Forest Fund support.
• Manages a donor portfolio with regular touches to deepen engagement and lifetime investment in Wake Forest.
• Identifies and qualifies 50–100 prospects for $50,000+ investments in Wake Forest.
• Collaborates with development teams and supports events, reporting, and stewardship activities.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Calendar

CRM/database basics

Job description

Wake Forest University is seeking a Leadership Gift Officer within University Advancement. The role focuses on identifying, cultivating, and soliciting alumni, parents, and friends to support the Wake Forest Fund and Giving Societies.

A high-volume, relationship-driven approach will be used to manage a large donor portfolio and advance major gifts. The officer will partner with multiple development teams, maintain prospect activity in GiveCampus, and participate in events while traveling locally