Nicholas School of the Environment, Duke University ? Association ...

Associate Director, Major Gift Initiatives

Development Officer II, Level 14, Job Code 1889

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Dean of External Affairs, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and planned gifts for the Nicholas School of the Environment (NSOE). The Associate Director will work closely with the Associate Dean and the Director of Development to develop funding strategies and gift opportunities to meet fundraising goals from the current prospect pool and new constituencies.

Work Performed:

Understand and effectively articulate NSOE?s goals, objectives, and needs to prospective donors. These include, but are not limited to, financial aid, faculty support, new program initiatives and a variety of interdisciplinary centers and programs.

Maintain a portfolio of prospects (150+) and an active cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship schedule with prospects and donors in the $10,000 ? $100,000 range, partnering with administration, faculty, volunteers and other development officers as appropriate. Solicit donors (both individuals and entities) verbally and through written proposals.

Identify new prospect constituency groups and develop and implement strategies for cultivation, solicitation, stewardship and long-term engagement.

Direct the nature and number of contacts that prospects receive, involving and informing staff, and coordinating with the University?s Development Office and other schools as solicitation and cultivation activities warrant.

Direct and manage NSOE?s Blue Sky Leadership Annual Fund program including, building membership, securing renewal participation, planning and implementing stewardship activities and events.??

Work with the Associate Director, Development Services to prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress towards goals, trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.

Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with other Schools, units and major gift officers within the University. Represent NSOE?s External Affairs and the School?s priorities at cross University and Central Development meetings as assigned.

General

Assist NSOE External Affairs leadership in determining fiscal requirements for the function; assist in preparing budgetary recommendations.

Participate in the fund raising efforts of Nicholas School?s Office of External Affairs and lend organizational assistance to special fund raising projects as requested.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Have the ability and willingness to travel and work some evenings and weekends.

Position Requirements:

Minimum of three years of experience in major gifts fundraising with progressive responsibility, achievement and proven success in major gifts and special project fundraising.

Proven ability to work autonomously, to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, ability to interact with a variety of important audiences, including volunteers, major donors, prospects, and faculty members.

Excellent writing, verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

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

Experience

Work requires five years of experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, 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. Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.

Qualified candidates will enjoy working in a collaborative team environment; possess excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to work in a complex, organization.

To apply:

Please email cover letter and resume to Ms. Sue Yager, Nicholas School of the Environment, Office of External Affairs sue.yager@duke.edu??? No phone calls please.

DUKE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

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