Associate Director of Development, Duke University libraries & Duke University Press

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

The Duke University Libraries and the Duke University Press are seeking a frontline fundraiser to join its Development team as we prepare for the public phase of a university-wide comprehensive fundraising campaign. The Associate Director will identify and develop relationships with prospects and donors through individual outreach (virtual and in-person), spending 75% of time focusing on Duke University Libraries and 25% of time focusing on Duke University Press.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, professional, strategic, and results-driven. We’re looking for someone who believes in the missions of Duke University and has exceptional drive to advance our office’s fundraising efforts.

85% of time:

• Travels approximately 15 times a year to develop and maintain professional relationships with new and established prospects and donors (individuals, corporations, and foundations) in order to qualify interest, cultivate awareness, solicit and secure gifts, and provide stewardship.
• Supports efforts to grow and enrich the Libraries and Press’s prospect pipelines by identifying individuals who have the capacity and inclination to provide philanthropic support.
• Plans and implements a fundraising approach for areas of strategic importance to the Duke University Libraries and the Duke Press.
• Creates case statements and proposals to communicate philanthropic support priorities to individual donors, corporations, and foundations.
• Collaborates with gift officers from other Duke University schools and units, including Duke Alumni Engagement and Development, to cultivate and solicit multi-interest prospects.
• Utilizes university-wide prospect tracking systems to assure efficient and well-coordinated efforts.
• Stays continuously up to date on opportunities for philanthropic support, taking advantage of opportunities to learn within the Libraries and the Press, as well as across Duke.

Other Development: 15% of time:

• Provides oversight, planning, and implementation of special events, as needed.
• Assists with the management of volunteer boards, committees, and advisory groups as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience.

Education:

Required: Work requires communication, analytical, and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience:

Required:  Work requires five years’ experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fundraising, sales and promotions, marketing, student activities or a related field to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate and/or participate in general fundraising activities and proposal development. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Preferred: 

• Knowledge of libraries, university presses, or Duke University.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience and ability to meet/exceed set annual goals.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, working both independently and as a team member.
• Refined written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate the importance of philanthropic support.
• Experience and comfort in interacting with alumni and parents, including senior-level executives and other successful alumni with significant giving capacity.
• Exceptional ability to think strategically and analytically.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and experience and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Strong work ethic in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Occasional weekend and evening work required
• Routine travel required

Salary and Benefits

Salary dependent on qualifications and experience; anticipated salary range $70,000-$90,000. Comprehensive benefits package includes 15 days vacation, 14 holidays, 12 days sick leave;   health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training.

Environment

Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The Libraries consist of the Perkins Library, Bostock Library, Rubenstein Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Lilly Library, and Music Library, and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort. Duke's library holdings of 6.2 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States.

Duke is a diverse community committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. We believe that when we understand, celebrate, and tap into our uniqueness to creatively solve problems and address shared goals, our possibilities are limitless. Duke University Libraries value diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and background and are actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.

Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.

Duke offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time and retirement, as well as wide ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at: http://www.hr.duke.edu/benefits/index.php .

Application

An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted at https://careers.duke.edu/ - Search for Requisition ID # 243417. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Duke University Libraries have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Work requires five years experience in alumni affairs, public OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE relations, fundraising, sales and promotions, marketing, student activities or a related field in order to acquire skills necessary to administer, coordinate and/or participate in general fund raising activities and proposal development.

• Provides oversight, planning, and implementation of special events, as needed.
• Assists with the management of volunt eer boards, committees, and advisory groups as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• • Knowledge of libraries, university presses, or Duke University.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, working both independentl y and as a team member.
  • Refined written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate the importance of philanthropic support.
  • Experience and comfort in interacting with alumni and pare nts, including senior-level executives and other successful alumni with significant giving capacity.
  • Excepetional ability to think strategically and analytically.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and experience and discretion in handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Strong work ethic in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment.

  • Normal office environment

  • Occasional weekend and evening work required

  • Routine travel required

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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