Development Associate - Duke Cancer Institute (DCI)

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

2d • $48,960 - $77,928 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for working collaboratively with Assistant Vice President, Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) and Duke Cancer Development team to initiate and assist with activities required to develop, track and implement individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and actions aligned with DCI priorities.

Work Arrangement – Hybrid - This is not a remote position. This position is full-time located in Durham, NC.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees