Director, Children's Donor and Patient Relations

Director, Children's Donor and Patient Relations

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid (On-Site and Remote mix)

Location:

Durham, NC

School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe.

Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) supports a flexible work environment by offering on-site (in office 5 days a week), hybrid (in office a minimum of 2 days a week or defined by manager), remote (work off-site 5 days a week), and flexible start and end time work arrangements. All team members must reside within a 50-mile radius of our downtown Durham office.

If working a hybrid or remote schedule, individuals must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. With approval from their manager, staff members may work a flexible schedule in terms of start/end times, while working within DHDAA's core work hours between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (eastern standard).

At the discretion of Managers and/or Senior Leadership, staff working a hybrid, remote or flex schedule may be required to be in the office on days and/or times outside of the agreed upon schedule.

Help bring inspiring patient stories to life while building meaningful connections that fuel philanthropic support. Be You. The Director of Donor and Patient Relations is a dynamic and mission-driven leader who plays a critical role in advancing philanthropic support for Duke Children's. This position drives strategic engagement through best-in-class donor and patient relations, powerful patient storytelling, innovative content development, program management and impactful community partnerships.

The role integrates stewardship, and public-facing initiatives to elevate awareness and inspire giving in support of Duke Children's mission. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Duke Children's and Duke Cancer Institute Development and works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the Duke Children's team and Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (and Duke University) to maximize marketing and communication support of Duke Children's.

Work Arrangement – Hybrid;
This position is a full-time located in Durham, NC.

Development or non-profit experience is a plus. Demonstrated success managing projects from concept through execution. Proven ability to create compelling content and storytelling that drives engagement, builds community, and supports philanthropic growth. Experience collaborating across teams and stakeholders, with the ability to build strong internal and external relationships. Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of quality and attention to detail.

Passion for mission-driven work, with experience in nonprofit, healthcare, or higher education development strongly preferred. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of storytelling. Strategic and creative thinker with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content across multiple platforms. Experience developing and executing integrated…