Development Operations Specialist, University Advancement

Wake Forest University•Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

Provides assistance to the Director of Development Operations in managing the high-volume tasks of documenting donor intentions, maintaining the advancement database, and monitoring campaign progress. This position is a temporary position approved for a limited time frame. The application process will close on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. 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

Bachelor’s degree required.
High level of proficiency with project management techniques and the ability to follow-up on all projects and tasks until successful completion.
Ability to develop deep, trusting relationships with Development staff; a natural collaborator invested in the shared success of the team.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively to organize information and prioritize duties in a multi-tasking environment; ability to synthesize lots of information and make sense of it for other people.
Naturally possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to listen with discernment particularly when drafting donor restrictions.
Extraordinary organizational skills and project management competence with strong attention to detail.
Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office and significant experience navigating complex databases and spreadsheets.
Comfortable engaging with people at all levels of the organization/institution.
Ability to understand the highly sensitive and private nature of the work and the ability to keep such information confidential.
Strong interpersonal skills (i.e. listening, diplomacy, mediating, networking, and developing partnerships).
Possesses a high degree of self-motivation, a positive attitude, and good judgment.
Respect for the dignity and abilities of all people.

Responsibilities

Works directly with the Director of Development Operation and leads fundraisers to correctly codify specific restrictions and preferences within formal gift agreements.
Collaborates with operation leads to define the parameters for special fundraising initiatives and determine the best methods for recognizing donor success.
Ensures all necessary fund agreements are finalized and in place before commitments are processed.
Performs the data entry for setting up new naming opportunities and initiatives within the Advancement database.
Assigns and codes newly created purposes or designations to the appropriate Campaign Committees and projects.
Creates specific queries and lists within the database (DAD) to ensure all fundraising data is organized accurately for reporting and stewardship.
Investigates and resolves any data discrepancies or inconsistencies that appear during database tracking.
Prepares and distributes regular fundraising activity and status reports to stakeholders.
Assists in ensuring all commitments are recorded promptly and accurately to reflect the true progress of fundraising goals.
Provides necessary donor lists and project reports to the University Advancement team for tracking and stewardship purposes.