Staff Assistant, Gift Planning - Alumni Engagement and Development

Welcome to Duke University's Office of Alumni Engagement and Development! We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Staff Assistant for Gift Planning. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting our philanthropic efforts and strengthening the relationship between Duke University and its alumni community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about building relationships, has strong communication skills, and is eager to contribute to the advancement of our institution. If you are a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to make a difference, we invite you to apply for this role.

1. Provide administrative support to the Gift Planning team, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and organizing files and documents.
2. Assist with the planning and execution of events and meetings related to philanthropic efforts and alumni engagement.
3. Serve as a point of contact for donors and alumni, responding to inquiries and providing excellent customer service.
4. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions and contributions in the database.
5. Collaborate with other departments within the university to coordinate and track gift planning initiatives and campaigns.
6. Prepare and distribute communication materials to donors and alumni, including thank you letters, newsletters, and other correspondence.
7. Conduct research on potential donors and assist with the cultivation and stewardship of relationships.
8. Participate in team meetings and provide input on strategies for enhancing alumni engagement and development efforts.
9. Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices related to philanthropy and gift planning.
10. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Staff Assistant, Gift Planning - Alumni Engagement and Development in Durham, NC, USA is between $44,000 and $51,000 per year. However, this can vary depending on the specific job duties, experience level, and employer.

Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco and electric power industrialist James Buchanan Duke established The Duke Endowment and the institution changed its name to honor his deceased father, Washington Duke. Duke's campus spans over 8,600 acres (3,500 hectares) on three contiguous sub-campuses in Durham as well as a marine lab in Beaufort. The West Campus—designed largely by architect Julian Abele—incorporates Gothic architecture with the 210-foot (64-meter) Duke Chapel at the campus' center and highest point of elevation, is adjacent to the Medical Center. East Campus, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) away, home to all first-years, contains Georgian-style architecture. The university administers two concurrent schools in Asia, Duke-NUS Medical School in Singapore (established in 2005) and Duke Kunshan University in Kunshan, China (established in 2013).