Duke Careers

Senior Associate Director, Stewardship

Duke Careers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Durham • North Carolina • United States

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Salary

💰 $62,694 - $107,633 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Collaborate with leaders and teams at Duke to enhance donor experiences
  • Assist in planning, coordination, and execution of stewardship activities for donors
  • Interact with donors and high-level management regularly
  • Supervise two stewardship coordinator-level positions
  • Develop customized stewardship strategies and recognition programs for donors
  • Ensure the effectiveness and quality of stewardship activities across the institution

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4 years of experience in alumni affairs, public relations, fund raising, or related fields
  • Experience in an academic fundraising environment
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable interacting with high-level university officials and donors
  • Knowledge of fundraising and donor stewardship concepts
  • Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint expertise
  • Supervisory experience is a plus
  • Email marketing experience in platforms like Eloqua or Constant Contact is a plus
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Family-friendly programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementfundraisingdonor stewardshipemail marketing
Soft Skills
written communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillssupervisory skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree