Director of Development, Duke Children's
Duke Careers•Durham, NC
•$78,161 - $156,319
About The Position
Develop programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, track and solicit alumni, parents and friends of the University for significant gifts to fund identified campaign and/or institutional priorities.
Requirements
- Communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
- Five years of progressive fund raising experience in a related organization with a proven track record in major gifts.
- Campaign experience is desirable.
- OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Nice To Haves
- Campaign experience is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Identify, cultivate and solicit major gifts prospects; recommend and implement cultivation and solicitation strategies of individual prospects, working with administration, faculty and volunteers as appropriate; meet with prospects and volunteers, traveling as necessary.
- Direct research requests and provide information on University alumni, parents, and friends to qualify interest and giving potential.
- Maintain knowledge of current tax laws, investments and planned giving opportunities; use knowledge in prospect cultivation and solicitation as appropriate.
- Assist administrators and faculty in the recognition and prioritization of institutional and departmental funding needs; keep abreast of institutional and departmental priorities, University programs, personalities and events.
- Cultivate and present proposals to corporate and foundation prospects as requested.
- Write or assist in drafting proposals, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and other materials as necessary; assist with publicity arrangements on important gifts, programs, accomplishments or events.
- Enlist and train volunteers and volunteer organizations; suggest changes to strengthen membership of existing volunteer boards or organizations.
- Develop, evaluate and refine plans and timetables for regional, departmental or theme assignments; assist with planning and/or directing cultivation events or programs.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- Generous retirement benefits
- A wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
