Development Associate - Duke Cancer Institute (DCI)

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) supports a flexible work environment by offering on-site (in office 5 days a week), hybrid (in office a minimum of 2 days a week or defined by manager), remote (work off-site 5 days a week), and flexible start and end time work arrangements. All team members must reside within a 50-mile radius of our downtown Durham office.

If working a hybrid or remote schedule, individuals must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. With approval from their manager, staff members may work a flexible schedule in terms of start/end times, while working within DHDAA's core work hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (eastern standard). At the discretion of Managers and/or Senior Leadership, staff working a hybrid, remote or flex schedule may be required to be in the office on days and/or times outside of the agreed upon schedule.

This position is full-time located in Durham, NC. This is not a remote position.

Ready to initiate and assist with activities on a collaborative team?

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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.

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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.

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

DEPARMENTAL PREFERENCES/SKILLS

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training - Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree program.

Experience - 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.

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Work Performed

Prospect Strategy

• 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.

DCI Board of Advisors

• 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.

Project, Event, and Data Management

• 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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this Classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

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