Job location: Winston Salem, NC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-07-23
Req: R0003642
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Job Description Summary

In University Advancement, we believe in equity, not just equality. We understand that in order to develop a fully engaged constituency; individuals must receive equitable treatment instead of equal treatment. Establishing equality means treating everyone the same. Equity necessitates transforming our community to meet the needs, interests and cultural norms of our University Advancement staff.

Summary:
Authors the University’s response to charitable commitments including acknowledgement letters on behalf of the University President and Vice President for University Advancement, legal agreements for named current use and endowed funds, and gift resolutions on behalf of the Board of Trustees. Responsible for content and processes associated with each activity ensuring timely and appropriate response to commitments made by donors.

Job Description

This Job Is For You If You Are Able To….

• Write letters on behalf of the President and Vice President, using appropriate voice and tone.
• Develop resolutions on behalf of the Board of Trustees in response to new donor commitments, maintain record of each piece of correspondence and ensure donors do not experience repeat language and messages.
• Author legal agreements for named current use and endowed funds; translate donor intent and restrictions into new fund agreements or amendments to existing fund agreements; ensure fund agreements are complete and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Be responsible for content and processes associated with each activity ensuring timely and appropriate response to commitments made by donors.
• Partner with Principal Gift Office to draft one-off, personalized correspondence from the President, as needed.
• Work collaboratively with development officers to determine donor intent and restrictions on leadership level contributions and commitments.
• Develop content for templates (for standard acknowledgement letters for various gift types and legal agreements). Update quarterly or more frequently as needed.
• Provide editing and proofreading expertise.
• Based on daily acknowledgement spreadsheet, generate list of daily letters to be written. Generate letters within 2 business days of gifts appearing on the Daily Acknowledgement list.
• Get excited about the prospect of joining a team that is making a difference in people’s lives every day.

• Have a passion for workplace diversity and inclusion.
• Have high standards for your work and are proud to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

What Skills Do You Need?

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of related experience.
• Ability to think creatively about appropriate messages based on donor relationship with Wake Forest.

• Excellent writing skills required; thorough understanding of tone, grammar, and University style and standards.
• Accuracy and attention to detail essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with higher education fundraising.
• Familiarity with legal writing style.
• Ability to take initiative and think creatively.
• Strong work ethic and a commitment to high performance.
• Strong computer skills essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel; other relevant software and programs. Familiarity with Google Drive.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Commitment to the mission and values of University Advancement and a commitment to equity, particularly racial equity, with a willingness to proactively learn about it and integrate it into all aspects of the work.
• Respect for the dignity and abilities of all people.

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work only.

Note:

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 his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce, and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

Additional Job Description

*Applications for this position will be accepted through August 21, 2021, 11:59 p.m. EST.

Time Type Requirement

Full timeNote to Applicant: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 his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.