Development Fellow, Donor Experience, Department of Athletics (R0008652)

Job Description Summary: The Development Fellow for Donor Engagement position focuses on the planning, coordinating, and executing of donor-related events for Wake Forest Athletics. They assist with cultivating and maintaining relationships with key supporters. The Development Fellow for Donor Experience requires strong organization and communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 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.*

Essential Functions:
Assist with planning and executing donor events relating to Wake Forest Athletics (alumni tailgates, team reunions, game day hospitality, pregame events, and signature events); serve as primary event contact as needed.
Create weekly emails to the development staff with event information and updates.
Coordinate on-field pass distributions for home games
Create events, guest registration link, and donor profile pages via CRM system.
Assist with virtual events execution.
Assist with event budget tracking, invoice submission and other expense reconciliation as needed.
Serve as Athletics staff liaison in donor hospitality areas during home game days (including set-up and breakdown.
Effectively engage potential donors, building rapport and identifying their philanthropic interests through outbound & inbound phone calls.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
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 of tasks and projects with follow through and completion in a timely manner.

Accountabilities:
Responsible for own work

Additional Job Description Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee’s supervisor.