Associate Director of Development, Duke University Libraries and Duke University Press

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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 These statements are intended to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in
this position. They are not intended to be construed as an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of a person in this position. This description is subject
to change at any time.

 

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.