Senior Philanthropic Impact & Awards Specialist
About The Position
Leads the WakeMed Foundation's internal funding programs, including Foundation Large Awards, Enterprise Education initiatives, and scholarship programs. Partners with leaders across WakeMed to identify, evaluate, and fund projects that advance strategic priorities while ensuring compliance with financial, operational, and funding requirements. Administers scholarship and educational award programs, overseeing applications, committee reviews, reporting, and recognition activities while ensuring donor intent is honored. Captures and communicates the impact of philanthropic investments to support stewardship, marketing, and communications efforts. In partnership with WakeMed's Grants Administration team, identifies external funding opportunities, supports grant development and reporting, strengthens foundation relationships, and helps secure resources that advance WakeMed's mission and community impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Five years of development/fundraising experience required.
- Three years of grant writing experience required.
Responsibilities
- Lead the WakeMed Foundation's internal funding programs, including Foundation Large Awards, Enterprise Education initiatives, and scholarship programs.
- Partner with leaders across WakeMed to identify, evaluate, and fund projects that advance strategic priorities.
- Ensure funded programs comply with financial, operational, and funding requirements.
- Administer scholarship and educational award programs, including applications, committee reviews, reporting, and recognition activities.
- Ensure donor intent is honored.
- Capture and communicate the impact of philanthropic investments to support stewardship, marketing, and communications efforts.
- Partner with the Grants Administration team to identify external funding opportunities, support grant development and reporting, strengthen foundation relationships, and help secure resources.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
