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Volunteer Role Description

Parents’ Committee (non-alumni)

Duke Parents’ Committee is made up of non-alumni parents that will serve a one-year renewable term and will be asked to:

  • Make their own leadership gift or pledge commitment (minimum of $1,000) early in the campaign
  • Educate fellow Duke parents about the importance of supporting the Duke Annual Fund and helping reach the goals of the Parents’ Program
  • Help build relationships between Duke parents and the university
  • Report the results of contacts to the class co-chairs and the Parents’ Program director, and follow up with prospects as needed
  • Follow up with prospects as suggested by the class co-chairs and Parents’ Program director
  • Attend committee events during Parents’ and Family Weekend.
    • New member training on Friday afternoon
    • Gala reception on Friday evening
    • Parents’ Committee annual business meeting on Saturday morning
  • Attend regional events for Duke parents