Development Associate - Cancer Institute; DCI

Development Associate - Duke Cancer Institute (DCI)

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Requisition Number: 265854

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Feb 27, 2026

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

Composed of more than 2,500 faculty physicians and researchers, more than 1,300 students, and more than 6,000 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, Duke University Health System and the Private Diagnostic Clinic (PDC) comprise Duke Health. a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) supports a flexible work environment by offering on-site (in office 5 days a week), hybrid (in office a minimum of 2 days a week or defined by manager), remote (work off-site 5 days a week), and flexible start and end time work arrangements. All team members must reside within a 50-mile radius of our downtown Durham office.

If working a hybrid or remote schedule, individuals must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. With approval from their manager, staff members may work a flexible schedule in terms of start/end times, while working within DHDAA’s core work hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (eastern standard).

At the discretion of Managers and/or Senior Leadership, staff working a hybrid, remote or flex schedule may be required to be in the office on days and/or times outside of the agreed upon schedule.

This position is full-time located in Durham, NC. This is not a remote position.

Ready to initiate and assist with activities on a collaborative team?

Be You.

This position is responsible for working collaboratively with Assistant Vice President, Duke Cancer Institute (DCI) and Duke Cancer Development team to initiate and assist with activities required to develop, track and implement individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies and actions aligned with DCI priorities.

Work Arrangement – Hybrid –
This is not a remote position
. This position is full-time located in Durham, NC.

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

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• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex fundraising project activities and simultaneously participate in the coordination of solicitation and stewardship strategies.
• Basic project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of individuals in a diplomatic and professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible in working independently as well as collaboratively with senior-level management and others to achieve defined goals.
• Possess the traits of good judgment and discretion in communicating with colleagues and constituents.
• Dem…