Assistant Director of Iron Dukes, Major Gifts

Job description

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke. Be You. At Duke Athletics, we are deeply committed to our values of respect, trust, inclusion, discovery, and excellence . We believe our collective success—on the field and beyond—depends on every community member being and feeling welcomed, respected, and valued. As the Iron Dukes, Assistant Director of Major Gifts , you will join a collaborative and mission‑driven advancement team dedicated to building meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, and friends who are passionate about Duke Athletics. You’ll be encouraged to bring your authentic self, your ideas, and your relationship‑building strengths to help advance Duke’s tradition of excellence. Be Bold. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a major gifts portfolio and play a key role in securing transformational philanthropic support for Duke Athletics. You will work strategically, creatively, and collaboratively to engage donors and align their passions with the priorities of Duke’s varsity programs. What You’ll Do: Choose Duke. At Duke, you’ll be part of a world‑class institution where philanthropy fuels opportunity, innovation, and student‑athlete success. We offer a dynamic a...