Job Opportunities
Development Associate, Foundation Relations & Strategic Partnerships
Responsible for working collaboratively with Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) staff in the Office of Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships to initiate and assist with building strategies for effective engagement of foundations. Stay abreast of Duke Health priorities and areas of strength. Conduct research and monitor funding trends to identify funding opportunities and foundations with potentially aligned interests. Support stewardship communication and required reporting to foundations and other organizational funders. Perform other activities as needed in alignment with the goals of the department.
REQUISITION: 149588, JOB CODE: 2303, LEVEL11
Executive Director of Development
Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, Individual Giving, this position is responsible for leading the Neuroscience and Behavioral Health grateful patient fundraising team, which encompasses Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neurobiology, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The position is responsible for the creation of overall fund raising plans and programming that support the areas within Neuroscience and Behavioral Health. Additionally, s/he will lead major and principal ($100k or more) gift strategy and philanthropic conversations that support brain tumor and brain cancer related areas.
REQUISITION: 149570, JOB CODE: 1263, LEVEL17
Working at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) is about making a real difference in the world.
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.
We take pride in being a place to work that encourages growth, teamwork, communication, recognition of achievement, and positive co-worker/supervisor relationships.
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For a complete list of staff jobs and information about employment benefits and policies, please refer to the Duke Human Resources website.
To learn more about employment opportunities at DHDAA contact:
Jeff Chitester
Executive Director, Talent Management
jeff.chitester@duke.edu
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