Duke PF
Director of Development, School of Medicine
Duke PF, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Director of Development, School of Medicine
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as Director of Development.
Responsibilities
Identify and qualify prospects who have the ability to significantly support the School of Medicine.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 or more, utilizing in-person, virtual, and phone meetings.
Carry significant fundraising metric expectations, including dollars raised.
Engage senior administrators and faculty on fundraising initiatives.
Solicit multi-year pledges to support key needs for the school and the long-term growth of major gift prospect pipeline.
Stay continuously informed of Duke Health’s strategic vision and opportunities for philanthropic support, and communicate philanthropic support and broader school priorities to alumni, volunteers, and donors.
Travel to visit alumni prospects and donors as needed.
Portfolio Development and Management (10%)
Successfully maintain and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
Utilize university-wide prospect tracking systems to assure efficient and well-coordinated effort.
Follow procedures in coordination with the Office of Gift Records to ensure effective collecting, recording, accounting, acknowledgement, and follow-up on all private gifts to assigned areas.
Develop contact reports and enter moves and data into tracking databases.
Follow best fundraising and operational practices for Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs.
Strategic Planning and Administration (10%)
Collaborate with gift officers from other Duke University schools and units, including Duke’s central development function, on cultivating and soliciting multi-interest prospects.
Participate in meetings and events, such as Medical Alumni Council meetings and Medical Alumni weekend, and recognition and stewardship programs as appropriate.
Represent the School of Medicine Development and Alumni Affairs team with faculty, leadership, and administration.
Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment and represent the team thoughtfully and professionally in interactions across the organization and with external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, analytical, or organizational skills.
Five (5) years of progressive fund-raising experience in a related organization with a proven track record in major gifts (campaign experience desirable).
Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Desired Qualities (Optional)
Passion for and knowledge of higher education fundraising; preference for medicine/health experience.
Impeccable customer service skills, refined written and oral communication skills.
Experience interacting with senior level executives and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Strong work ethic with creativity, adaptability, diplomatic skills, and sense of humor.
Willingness and ability to master SAP-based database tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, ability to operate in a decentralized, nuanced environment, and handle confidential information.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel extensively.
Team leader, collaborator, communicator, confident, negotiator, gift steward, traveler.
Compensation and Benefits Anticipated pay range: USD $78,161.00 to $156,319.00. Additional benefits include medical and dental care, retirement benefits, and family-friendly programs.
Professional Development and Travel Ability and willingness to travel and maintain workflow, including travel to visit alumni prospects and donors.
If you're a dynamic fundraising professional with a passion for building meaningful relationships and driving philanthropic success, we invite you to apply. Join us in advancing medical education, research, and patient care through strategic engagement with our alumni and major gift donors.
EEO Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market Durham
Nearest Secondary Market Raleigh
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Duke University School of Medicine is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven fundraising professional to serve as Director of Development.
Responsibilities
Identify and qualify prospects who have the ability to significantly support the School of Medicine.
Cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of prospects capable of gifts of $100,000 or more, utilizing in-person, virtual, and phone meetings.
Carry significant fundraising metric expectations, including dollars raised.
Engage senior administrators and faculty on fundraising initiatives.
Solicit multi-year pledges to support key needs for the school and the long-term growth of major gift prospect pipeline.
Stay continuously informed of Duke Health’s strategic vision and opportunities for philanthropic support, and communicate philanthropic support and broader school priorities to alumni, volunteers, and donors.
Travel to visit alumni prospects and donors as needed.
Portfolio Development and Management (10%)
Successfully maintain and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
Utilize university-wide prospect tracking systems to assure efficient and well-coordinated effort.
Follow procedures in coordination with the Office of Gift Records to ensure effective collecting, recording, accounting, acknowledgement, and follow-up on all private gifts to assigned areas.
Develop contact reports and enter moves and data into tracking databases.
Follow best fundraising and operational practices for Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs.
Strategic Planning and Administration (10%)
Collaborate with gift officers from other Duke University schools and units, including Duke’s central development function, on cultivating and soliciting multi-interest prospects.
Participate in meetings and events, such as Medical Alumni Council meetings and Medical Alumni weekend, and recognition and stewardship programs as appropriate.
Represent the School of Medicine Development and Alumni Affairs team with faculty, leadership, and administration.
Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment and represent the team thoughtfully and professionally in interactions across the organization and with external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, analytical, or organizational skills.
Five (5) years of progressive fund-raising experience in a related organization with a proven track record in major gifts (campaign experience desirable).
Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Desired Qualities (Optional)
Passion for and knowledge of higher education fundraising; preference for medicine/health experience.
Impeccable customer service skills, refined written and oral communication skills.
Experience interacting with senior level executives and proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
Strong work ethic with creativity, adaptability, diplomatic skills, and sense of humor.
Willingness and ability to master SAP-based database tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, ability to operate in a decentralized, nuanced environment, and handle confidential information.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel extensively.
Team leader, collaborator, communicator, confident, negotiator, gift steward, traveler.
Compensation and Benefits Anticipated pay range: USD $78,161.00 to $156,319.00. Additional benefits include medical and dental care, retirement benefits, and family-friendly programs.
Professional Development and Travel Ability and willingness to travel and maintain workflow, including travel to visit alumni prospects and donors.
If you're a dynamic fundraising professional with a passion for building meaningful relationships and driving philanthropic success, we invite you to apply. Join us in advancing medical education, research, and patient care through strategic engagement with our alumni and major gift donors.
EEO Statement Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market Durham
Nearest Secondary Market Raleigh
Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr