DUKE UNIVERSITY:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

FUNDRAISE WITH PURPOSE

• Identify and qualify prospects who have the ability to significantly support Fuqua.
• Manage a portfolio of 100+ major gift prospects ($100,000+), cultivating and soliciting support through in-person, virtual, and phone meetings.
• Carry significant fundraising metrics, including meetings and dollars raised.
• Engage senior administrators and faculty in fundraising initiatives.
• Solicit Annual Fund gifts and multi-year pledges to support Fuqua’s strategic priorities.
• Stay continuously informed of Fuqua’s strategic vision and opportunities for philanthropic support, taking advantage of opportunities to learn within Fuqua and across Duke.
• Communicate philanthropic support and broader school priorities to alumni, volunteers, and donors.