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DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL
Job Title: DEVELOPMENT COUNSEL
Job Code: 2216
FLSA: E
Job Level: 17
Revised Date: 12/02/2007
Job Family: JF 34
Occupational Summary
The Development Counsel functions from the Office of the Executive Director of University Development, providing high level strategic gift assistance. The Development Counsel will work closely with leadership in University Development and Duke Schools, as well as with Directors for fundraising units.
Work Performed
Provide high level strategic gift assistance while developing and maintaining relationships with university counsel, treasury, endowment/investment administration, and DUMAC, LLC.
Develop and implement programs to reach external audiences including attorneys, accountants, and investment/financial advisors.
Leverage impact of the Duke Estate Planning Conference.
Develop additional conferences as needed.
Develop and implement programs to reach Duke's constituencies.
Collaborate on marketing materials for all applicable programs.
Support and manage complex gift arrangements.
Support the work of Senior Development Officers in closing complex gift arrangements.
Work with external advisors and Duke Officials to complete gift documents.
Elevate training of development officers university wide in complex gift arrangements.
Working with the University Secretary's office, manage naming policies and procedures for buildings and programs.
Oversee creation and management of appropriate entities and/or vehicles for the receipt of off shore gifts.
Develop and refine complex gift documents and assist in donor interactions.
Serve on the University Gift Policy Committee.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
JD required
Experience
Demonstrated successful experience and effectiveness in major, planned, and principal gift fundraising, preferably in an education setting, for a minimum of ten years. Significant experience working with attorneys, accountants, and investment and financial advisors.
Skills
Commitment to Duke University's mission; Demonstrated ability to handle multiple, complex fundraising activities simultaneously and coordinate solicitation strategies in a decentralized environment; Excellent oral and written communication skills; High level of creativity, initiative, and motivation; Team orientation and willingness to set an example for real leadership; Ability and willingness to travel; Strong interest and commitment to sharing knowledge with colleagues through effective training programs.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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