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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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Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Coordinator
Responsible for initiating and assisting with activities related to peer-to-peer fundraising, collegiate and youth fundraising. Children's Miracle Hospitals programs, and community programs to promote the mission of Duke Children's in the community. This position manages several highly visible fundraising programs for Duke Children's, including programs aligned with our Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) partnership.
This position reports to the Director, Partnerships and Cause Marketing. The position will work collaboratively with colleagues in Duke Children's Development (DCHD), throughout Duke Health and Duke University, with CMN Hospitals' national office staff, and colleagues at other member hospitals across the U.S. to maximize fundraising support for Duke Children's.
Executive Director of Development, Neuroscience and Behavioral Health
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Individual Giving, this position is responsible for leading the Neuroscience and Behavioral Health grateful patient fundraising team which encompasses: the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Neurobiology, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the creation of overall fundraising 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.
Duke Health has retained Lindauer, and executive search firm, to assist in this search. Consideration of candidates will continue until this position is filled. Candidates should submit, in confidence, a resume and cover letter. Communications, nominations, applications, and inquiries concerning this search should be directed to Raegan Harvey, Senior Consultant: rharvey@lindauerglobal.com
Associate Director, Prospect Management
The Associate Director of Prospect Management at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) reports to the Executive Director of Prospect Development. This individual is responsible for ensuring that prospect management best practices for grateful patient and alumni prospects are communicated and supported throughout the organization. They utilize sophisticated modeling and leverage patient and alumni data to proactively build and curate the prospect pipeline - at all giving levels - and help guide our proactive prospect identification efforts at DHDAA.
The Associate Director and their team member(s) are part of the overall Prospect Development team, which provides data insights by analyzing and disseminating information to direct and inform solicitation and engagement strategies for prospective donors to Duke Health. This role is highly collaborative and interfaces with staff throughout DHDAA and Duke Alumni Engagement and Development (DAED).
Staff Assistant, Duke Children's Development
Provide high-level administrative support to the Duke Children’ s Development team members on a wide range of issues, including complex situations of a confidential and sensitive nature. Analyze complex issues, identify viable options and communicate options and when appropriate, implement solutions. Work independently to manage projects as assigned. Provide administrative management and coordination for the functions reporting to AVP. Provide administrative support to executive team members who report to the AVP. Maintain in confidential files and information, demonstrating sound judgment when dealing with leadership, personnel, donor information and sensitive issues concerning prospects and donors.
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.
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