Duke University · 10 hours ago
Development Associate - Duke Cancer Institute (DCI)
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$49K/yr - $78K/yr
2+ years expDuke University is a top-ranked academic medical center, and they are seeking a Development Associate for the Duke Cancer Institute. This role involves collaborating with senior leadership to develop and implement fundraising strategies and stewardship activities to support cancer research and initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Oversee Duke Cancer prospect meetings. Coordinate portfolio work of Assistant Vice President and DCI Major Gift Officers, collaborating with Administrative Assistants and others across Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) and interfacing with Alumni Relations, Special Events, Donor Relations, Planned Giving, Research, and Marketing and Communications
Thoroughly review prospect files, research and gather information about Duke Health constituents, in order to develop briefing materials, talking points and other supporting information to be used by senior leaders and key alumni, friends and volunteers for prospect visits. Interface with constituents in planning such meetings and visits. Assist Major Gift Officers with preparation for physician meetings
Provide and monitor visit follow-up and stewardship action for donors through appropriate correspondence and coordination of tailored reports and stewardship presentations. Assist Major Gifts Officers and donor relations staff in developing plans for and executing stewardship activities for high-level donors
Draft correspondence for use by senior leaders for a variety of purposes to include, but not limited to, letters and/or emails acknowledging gifts and commitments
Develop documents that seek financial support from Duke Health’s closest alumni and friends to include overseeing the creation and review of formal proposals, letters, etc. and typically involves coordination with colleagues across DCI, Children’s, Duke Health and University Development
Provide administrative support and serve as the communications lead for the DCI Board of Advisors to include: roster management, calendaring, data entry, communications plan oversight, creation of monthly newsletter and agenda and collateral preparation. Coordinate DCI BOA meeting scheduling, preparation and execution
Coordinate, maintain, and serve as point person for portfolio administration for DCI Board of Advisors
Assist in the execution of cultivation and stewardship events working collaboratively with DHDAA colleagues (e.g., Special Events, Donor Relations, etc.)
Delegate tasks to Administrative Assistant that supports the Assistant Vice President as appropriate
Enter donor activity into DADD, Sales Force and Smartsheet. Monitor DCI website for necessary updates
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program
Work requires ability to design, plan and coordinate fund raising activities and special events generally acquired through two (2) years of project coordination experience
Or An Equivalent Combination Of Relevant Education And/Or Experience
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex fundraising project activities and simultaneously participate in the coordination of solicitation and stewardship strategies
Basic project management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a diplomatic and professional manner
Ability to be flexible in working independently as well as collaboratively with senior-level management and others to achieve defined goals
Possess the traits of good judgment and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents
Demonstrated initiative to organize and follow through with complex tasks to meet deadlines
An authentic appreciation for the importance of medicine and research conducted at a top-ranked university
Demonstrated ability to thrive and succeed in a culture that is results-oriented and fast paced; where the team is proactive and focused on consistently advancing prospects toward closing gifts
Consensus building skills, collegiality and the agility necessary to build relationships across multiple constituencies
Resourcefulness in analyzing situations, finding and recommending appropriate solutions to problems and initiative in presenting alternatives and implementing solutions
Benefits
Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
Generous retirement benefits
Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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