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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.
At Duke Health, diversity is one of our core values. We know that providing world-class healthcare depends on the exchange of ideas — which only happens when we draw out and draw upon the rich diversity of our backgrounds, cultures, identities and experiences.
Job Opportunities
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Stewardship and Special Events Data Coordinator
The Stewardship and Special Events Data Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Director of Stewardship for Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA). The position supports a wide range of activities led by the Stewardship and Strategic Events teams, in support of the DHDAA campaign goals, by gathering, preparing, analyzing, and recording data related to stewardship and event programs. The roles partners with the DHDAA and Duke Alumni Engagement and Development (AED) Business Intelligence and Information Management teams and provides input on how to best use data for strategic benefit of stewardship and event goals.
Associate Director , Foundation Relations & Strategic Partnerships
Advance Duke Health’s mission in research, education and healthcare by building and supporting successful and lasting relationships with foundations and private grant-making organizations. As a member of the Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships team in Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA), serve as a frontline fundraiser toward a primary goal of increased philanthropic support for the identified institutional priorities of Duke Health. Design, coordinate, and implement strategies to secure gift and grant funding from private, family, and corporate foundations, as well as from other private grant-making organizations, at the local, regional, and national level. Work closely with faculty members to articulate the current and potential impact of their work in alignment with mission and priorities of prospective funders. Maintain positive, productive, and ongoing interaction with senior leaders of Duke Health, faculty, physicians, and colleagues in Development, Research Administration, and other partner offices across campus. Proactively identify new prospects for Duke Health based on grant-making potential and fit with institutional priorities. Exercise autonomy, diplomacy and persistence while navigating the complex academic medical center environment and representing the organization to foundation leaders of the highest level.
Assistant Director of Development, Clinical Services
The Assistant Director of Development, Clinical Services, reports to the Executive Director of Development, Clinical Services and is responsible for fundraising primarily for Duke University Health System (DUHS) priorities which include capital projects, programmatic initiatives, operational resources and Duke Health hospitals. The position will focus on gifts of $25K-$99K and will serve as a member of the Individual Giving fundraising team.
Working at Duke
Duke aspires 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 a complete list of staff jobs and information about employment benefits and policies, please refer to the Duke Human Resources website.
About Duke & Durham
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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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