The Iron Dukes is the fundraising arm for Duke Athletics, providing an opportunity for alumni, family, and friends to support Duke Athletics. Iron Dukes members help provide much-needed resources to fund student-athlete scholarships, improvements to facilities, and operation and maintenance budgets for Duke's 27 varsity sports.

The mission of the Iron Dukes is to help provide the resources necessary to enrich the lives of Duke student-athletes as they strive to be champions in the classroom and at the highest level of athletic competition while preparing them to be champions in life by engaging the mind, elevating the spirit, and stimulating the best effort for all.