We take pride in being a place to work that encourages growth, teamwork, communication, recognition of achievement, and positive co-worker/supervisor relationships.

Careers at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs

Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) is an integral part of Duke Health — a world-class organization dedicated to excellence in research, patient care, and education.

DHDAA drives Duke Health's philanthropic efforts, from identifying opportunities for individuals to support a host of health areas to facilitating transformational gift opportunities for donors.

Our organization encompasses a full slate of resources and services, designed to support the department's donor-centric fundraising and includes dedicated staff for research, communications, donor relations, and events.

It’s our people who make this all possible. If you’ve got a passion for fundraising in support of Duke Health’s mission, we want you to join our team.

What’s It Like to Work at DHDAA?

We take pride in being a place to work that encourages growth, teamwork, communication, recognition of achievement, and positive co-worker/supervisor relationships.

We aspire to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas — an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

For information about employment benefits and policies, please refer to the Duke Human Resources website.

Job Opportunities

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Director of Development, Medicine, Surgery, Clinical Care - Requisition #257037

The Director of Development, Duke Health reports to the Senior Executive Director of Development, Duke Health and develops fundraising programs and strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward grateful patients, and friends of Duke Health Medicine, Surgery and Clinical Care areas, including the Department of Medicine and areas involved with solid organ transplantation for significant gifts to fund projects and priorities.

This individual will be a fundraiser, builder, strategist and creative and collaborative problem solver. They will work to build and enhance collaborative relationships with individuals across assigned areas and Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs with a goal to advance fundraising.

Click here for full position description and to apply. Job Code 1821, Level 16
 

Assistant Vice President, Transformational Giving - Requisition #256747

The Assistant Vice President for Transformational Giving reports to the Vice President of Development & Alumni Affairs for Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs, and is a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) is responsible for building and leading the Transformational Giving Program, supporting the development of principal and transformational gifts strategy, relationships and securing gifts of $5M+ to support Duke Health.

This individual will be a driven, focused and collaborative fundraiser, coach, mentor, strategist, and problem solver to advance this critical area of philanthropy.

Click here for full position description and to apply. Job Code 2496, Level 98
 

Staff Assistant to the Assistant VP - Requisition #258644

Provide high-level administrative support to the Assistant Vice President (AVP), School of Medicine (SOM) Development and Alumni Affairs. Additionally, the Staff Assistant supports the broader School of Medicine team. This includes managing schedules, coordinating travel, preparing for meetings, assisting with with special projects, and processing expenses. The Staff Assistant must be proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and demonstrate sound judgment when dealing with leadership, personnel, and external constituents.

Click here for full position description and to apply. Job Code 0476, Level 9
 

Director of Development, Special Initiatives - Requisition #258414

The Director of Development, Special Initiatives at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs will report to the Assistant Vice President of Individual Giving. This role is pivotal in raising philanthropic support for various  institutional priorities, special initiatives, and campaign themes within Duke Health, including Duke Human Vaccine Institute, AI Health, Climate & Health, Duke Clinical & Translational Science Institute and Duke Clinical Research Institute.

Click here for full position description and to apply. Job Code 1821, Level 16

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With its close ties to the community and commitment to outstanding education, its venerable past, and vital future, Duke University and Duke University Medical Center offer extraordinary opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds. We invite you to discover your own future potential for growth, achievement, and professional satisfaction by investigating the possibilities at Duke in Durham.

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