Duke University
Associate Director, Foundation Relations & Strategic Partnerships
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center.
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Advance Duke Health’s mission in research, education and healthcare by building and supporting successful and lasting relationships with foundations and private grant-making organizations. As a member of the Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships team in Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA), serve as a frontline fundraiser toward a primary goal of increased philanthropic support for the identified institutional priorities of Duke Health. Design, coordinate, and implement strategies to secure gift and grant funding from private, family, and corporate foundations, as well as from other private grant-making organizations, at the local, regional, and national level.
WORK PERFORMED
Fundraising Activities – 75%
Cultivate, solicit and steward foundation prospects within assigned portfolio and primarily at the major gift level ($100K or more), traveling as necessary.
Research and write foundation proposals; review and edit proposals developed by others.
Keep abreast of foundation priorities and funding trends to recommend highly coordinated and proactive cultivation and solicitation strategies to maximize funding success.
Guide faculty members in the preparation of concept papers, letters of inquiry, and proposals to compellingly articulate the alignment and relevance of their work to foundation funding priorities.
Proactively identify new foundation prospects for Duke Health priorities. Direct research requests and analyze information on foundation prospects to qualify interest, determine giving potential and contribute to the development of cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Identify opportunities for Duke Health leaders to visit foundations or private grant-making organizations. Develop strategy for leader involvement and oversee creation of briefing materials.
Build relationships with senior leaders, board members, and other key representatives at foundations and private grant-making organizations to further inform these strategies and, when possible, to cultivate them as advocates for Duke Health priorities.
Develop or edit reports, brochures and other materials; assist with publicity arrangements on important gifts, programs, accomplishments or events.
Collaboration and Outreach Activities – 15%
Build partnerships, and establish and maintain regular communication with faculty members to identify programmatic strengths and expertise that can be matched to foundation funding opportunities.
Support major gift officers across Duke Health to navigate the complexities of foundation fundraising and grants administration processes, providing expertise and ensuring compliance with institutional research administration requirements.
Work with colleagues across the institution to collaborate on prospects with joint or multiple interests.
Administrative Activities – 10%
Monitor deadlines and ensure appropriate dissemination of funding opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of requirements in grants administration and apply within context of best practices in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of non-governmental funders and prospects.
Follow procedures in coordination with the Office of Alumni and Development Records and the Office of Research Administration to ensure effective recording, accounting, acknowledgement and reporting follow-up on all gifts and grants resulting from solicitations.
Develop contact reports and record activities in moves management system and associated tracking systems maintained by the Foundation Relations & Strategic Partnerships team.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES/SKILLS
Advanced degree.
Demonstrated track record of successful collaborations with faculty members and, in particular, experience developing grant proposals or administering grant funding from foundations.
Preference for experience in a complex, multi-tiered work environment.
Proven writing ability, specifically to write or edit proposals and letters of inquiry fluidly and thoughtfully.
Ability to work with colleagues throughout Duke Health and Duke University on the development of funding opportunities.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires five years' 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 fund-raising activities.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
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.
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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 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center.
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Advance Duke Health’s mission in research, education and healthcare by building and supporting successful and lasting relationships with foundations and private grant-making organizations. As a member of the Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships team in Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA), serve as a frontline fundraiser toward a primary goal of increased philanthropic support for the identified institutional priorities of Duke Health. Design, coordinate, and implement strategies to secure gift and grant funding from private, family, and corporate foundations, as well as from other private grant-making organizations, at the local, regional, and national level.
WORK PERFORMED
Fundraising Activities – 75%
Cultivate, solicit and steward foundation prospects within assigned portfolio and primarily at the major gift level ($100K or more), traveling as necessary.
Research and write foundation proposals; review and edit proposals developed by others.
Keep abreast of foundation priorities and funding trends to recommend highly coordinated and proactive cultivation and solicitation strategies to maximize funding success.
Guide faculty members in the preparation of concept papers, letters of inquiry, and proposals to compellingly articulate the alignment and relevance of their work to foundation funding priorities.
Proactively identify new foundation prospects for Duke Health priorities. Direct research requests and analyze information on foundation prospects to qualify interest, determine giving potential and contribute to the development of cultivation and solicitation strategies.
Identify opportunities for Duke Health leaders to visit foundations or private grant-making organizations. Develop strategy for leader involvement and oversee creation of briefing materials.
Build relationships with senior leaders, board members, and other key representatives at foundations and private grant-making organizations to further inform these strategies and, when possible, to cultivate them as advocates for Duke Health priorities.
Develop or edit reports, brochures and other materials; assist with publicity arrangements on important gifts, programs, accomplishments or events.
Collaboration and Outreach Activities – 15%
Build partnerships, and establish and maintain regular communication with faculty members to identify programmatic strengths and expertise that can be matched to foundation funding opportunities.
Support major gift officers across Duke Health to navigate the complexities of foundation fundraising and grants administration processes, providing expertise and ensuring compliance with institutional research administration requirements.
Work with colleagues across the institution to collaborate on prospects with joint or multiple interests.
Administrative Activities – 10%
Monitor deadlines and ensure appropriate dissemination of funding opportunities.
Maintain knowledge of requirements in grants administration and apply within context of best practices in cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of non-governmental funders and prospects.
Follow procedures in coordination with the Office of Alumni and Development Records and the Office of Research Administration to ensure effective recording, accounting, acknowledgement and reporting follow-up on all gifts and grants resulting from solicitations.
Develop contact reports and record activities in moves management system and associated tracking systems maintained by the Foundation Relations & Strategic Partnerships team.
DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES/SKILLS
Advanced degree.
Demonstrated track record of successful collaborations with faculty members and, in particular, experience developing grant proposals or administering grant funding from foundations.
Preference for experience in a complex, multi-tiered work environment.
Proven writing ability, specifically to write or edit proposals and letters of inquiry fluidly and thoughtfully.
Ability to work with colleagues throughout Duke Health and Duke University on the development of funding opportunities.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires five years' 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 fund-raising activities.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.
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.
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