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Wake Forest University · 1 day ago

Development Operations Specialist, University Advancement

Winston Salem, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Wake Forest University is a prestigious institution committed to making a difference in people's lives. They are seeking a Development Operations Specialist to assist the Director of Development Operations in managing donor documentation, maintaining the advancement database, and tracking campaign progress.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

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

Qualification

Database managementData analysisProject managementMicrosoft OfficeVerbal communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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