We’re MADE FOR THIS
We are proud to share the Duke Lemur Center’s top giving priorities for Duke University’s campaign that launched in February: MADE FOR THIS: The Duke Campaign. Also, if you are NOT a Duke alumus or alumna, you can still support us in these important ways.
Choose us for Your Duke Campaign Gift
As Duke University’s crown jewel, the Duke Lemur Center provides exciting opportunities for your gift to the MADE FOR THIS campaign to create a lasting, extraordinary impact. We hope you will consider these opportunities and contact our Development Director, Mary Paisley mary.paisley@duke.edu or (919) 401-7252, if you have questions.
Named Endowments and Endowed Positions
Unrestricted endowments ($100K+) are a top priority as perpetual sources of funding for our operations. Visit our endowments page for more information on named endowments! In addition, we are seeking endowed support for our key staff positions:
Executive Director ($5.0M)
Conservation Coordinator ($2.5M)
Colony Curator ($2.5M)
Fossils Curator ($2.5M)
Curator of Behavioral Management and Welfare ($2.5M)
Director of Research ($2.5M)
Research Scientist ($2.5M)
Senior Veterinarian ($2.5M)
Transformational Opportunities
Transform the Duke Lemur Center through the creation of a Named Discovery Center. The Discovery Center will be a hub for learning and scientific discovery, exploring primate history, biodiversity, conservation, and research. A highlight of the exhibits will be the Lemur Center’s rare and extensive collection of fossils. Learn more on our Major and Principal Gifts page.
Multi-year Pledge of Support
Play a crucial role in our plans, extending beyond the immediate impact of your gifts. Options for pledges and expendable donations include:
Unrestricted/General Operations Fund #397-7000 – top priority: most needed!
Animal Care and Wellbeing Fund 397-000010
Madagascar Programs Fund #399-3638
Internship and Student Programs Fund #399-000377
DLC Museum of Natural History Fund #391-2061
Important note: Flexible funds through unrestricted gifts are needed now, more than ever so please consider choosing an unrestricted gift and/or multi-year pledge.
MAKE A DONATION OR PLEDGE NOW!
Director’s Priorities for Major Gifts of $5,000+
Make a significant impact beyond annual operations support by choosing special opportunities found on our $5K-$100K gifts page and our major and principal gifts page.
Ultrasound machine ($37K Top Priority!)
Project vehicle in Madagascar ($50K)
Improved nocturnal housing ($26K)
Planned/Legacy Gifts
Name the Duke Lemur Center as a beneficiary of your will, retirement plan, or life insurance policy. Visit our planned gifts page to learn more.
Questions? Contact Mary Paisley, Duke Lemur Center Development Director, at mary.paisley@duke.edu or (919) 401-7252.
