Major Gifts

The Office of Major and Leadership Gifts in the Office of University Development seeks to encourage alumni, parents, and friends to make major gifts in support of Duke University. To that end, staff travels throughout the United States and abroad to meet members of the Duke family.

Financial Partners

Staff

Ann E. Gleason

Director, Major Gifts
(919) 681-0439
agleason@duke.edu

Robert H. Booth, Jr.

Assistant to the President for International Development
and International Advancement Program Director
(919) 681-0430
udvrhb@duke.edu

Cynthia L. Baker

Region 5 - New York Senior Regional Major Gifts Director
(202) 237-1686
cynthia.baker@duke.edu

Susan Berndt

Region 4 - Midwest Regional Major Gifts Director
(919) 681-0436
susan.berndt@duke.edu

Barbara K. Collins

Associate Director for Special Initiatives
Interdisciplinary Programs/Centers and Triangle Region
(919) 681-0431
barbara.collins@duke.edu

Elizabeth G. Hopkins

Region 3 – West Regional Major Gifts Director
(919) 681-0435
udveeg@duke.edu

Peter E. Jesse

Associate Director for International Development
(919) 681-0455
pjesse@duke.edu

Tamara A. Loan

Manager of Research and Constituency Development
(919) 681-0480
tamara.loan@dev.duke.edu

Alice J. McKenzie

Administrative Coordinator, Major Gifts
(919) 681-0442
alice.mckenzie@duke.edu