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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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Senior Stewardship Coordinator
The Senior Stewardship Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Associate Director of Stewardship for Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs. This position is focused on developing, managing and tracking strategic stewardship plans for major, leadership, principal, and transformational donors to Duke Health, including writing leadership level gift acknowledgments and donor communications for DHDAA, managing $1M gift announcement process. These activities focus on donor recognition and stewardship, and consistently involve the highest-level of Duke Health's leadership, as well as faculty, administrators and development staff, in addition to personal contact with donors. This position requires comprehensive project management and works in collaboration with colleagues in stewardship and frontline fundraisers to ensure strategic, effective, and comprehensive stewardship for Duke Health's highest-level donors throughout the entire stewardship phase of the giving cycle - from gift acknowledgement, through recognition, impact reporting and other tactics.
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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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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