Development Fellow, Major Gifts, Department of Athletics

Wake Forest University • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Development Fellow for Major Gifts position plays a key part in expanding the donor base and securing significant financial support for Wake Forest Athletics. The position involves initiating contact through targeted micro-campaigns, building strong relationships, and identifying philanthropic interests to develop personalized proposals. This is a fixed term position beginning on/around August 3, 2026 and concluding July 31, 2027. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Canva
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to organize workflow, manage resources, and coordinate activities
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all members of a diverse community to manage a variety oftasks and projects with follow through and completion in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Effectively engage potential donors, building rapport and identifying their philanthropic interests through outbound & inbound phone calls.
• Assist in donor acquisition and qualification calls with prospects through leads assembled via targeted micro-campaigns.
• Achieve a delivery goal of 25, $50,000 proposals for the fiscal year; develop proposals tailored to individual donor interests.
• Prepare monthly pipeline meeting materials for development team members.
• Assist in the strategic planning of fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with donor events & game day hospitality as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level