Development Associate - Duke Cancer Institute; DCI

Overview

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 is an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

It is 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, 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.

Work Arrangements DHDAA supports a flexible work environment with on-site (in office 5 days a week), hybrid (in office a minimum of 2 days a week or defined by manager), or remote (work off-site 5 days a week) arrangements. All team members must reside within a 50-mile radius of our downtown Durham office. If working hybrid or remote, individuals must have a secure home office with high-speed internet and collaborate with others using a variety of technologies.

With manager approval, staff may work a flexible schedule within core hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (EST). Managers/Senior Leadership may require in-office presence outside the agreed schedule.

Position Location This position is full-time located in Durham, NC and is not remote.

Job Focus Ready to initiate and assist with activities on a collaborative team? Be You. This position is responsible for working with the Assistant Vice President, Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) and the 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.

Position Type Hybrid - This is not a remote position. Full-time, located in Durham, NC.

• Oversee Duke Cancer prospect meetings. Coordinate portfolio work of the 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.
• Review prospect files, research and gather information about Duke Health constituents to develop briefing materials, talking points, and other information for senior leaders and key alumni, friends and volunteers for prospect visits. Assist Major Gift Officers with physician meeting preparation.
• 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 senior leaders for purposes including letters and emails acknowledging gifts and commitments.
• Develop documents seeking financial support from Duke Health’s closest alumni and friends, including overseeing the creation and review of formal proposals and letters, in 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, including 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 the point person for portfolio administration for the DCI Board of Advisors.

• Assist in the execution of cultivation and stewardship events in…