Development & Membership Lead, Documentary Festival

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University seeks a Development & Membership Manager for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and Center for Documentary Studies. You will cultivate donor relationships, strengthen membership engagement, and drive sponsorship growth in a hybrid, on-site role in Durham, NC.

The role focuses on annual giving, sponsorships, and community partnerships, coordinating communications and events with Duke partners and festival leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and CRM data.
• Ability to manage multiple workflows and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate membership and donor programs.
• Support donor relations, sponsorship retention, and member benefits.
• Prepare donor materials, stewardship communications, and fundraising appeals.
• Manage development calendars, contracts, and CRM records.
• Coordinate events and communications with festival leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Access

SAP

Job description

Duke University seeks a Development & Membership Manager for the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival and Center for Documentary Studies. You will cultivate donor relationships, strengthen membership engagement, and drive sponsorship growth in a hybrid, on-site role in Durham, NC.

The role focuses on annual giving, sponsorships, and community partnerships, coordinating communications and events with Duke partners and festival leadership.