Sr. Director, Grateful Patient Giving Programs

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 and Alumni Affairs is seeking a visionary Senior Director, Grateful Patient Giving Program to lead strategy and innovation in patient-centered philanthropy.

 

Be You.

 

This role will shape and direct key initiatives, including the Honor Your Caregiver program, digital acquisition, and an omni-channel solicitation strategy with a focus on the Duke Health patient population.

 

This position will have key performance indicator metrics around donor acquisition, pipeline referrals, dollars raised, and cost per dollar raised. The Senior Director will be responsible for increasing acquisition of donors that results in a stronger pipeline for priority areas.

 

The Senior Director, Grateful Patient Giving Programs will be responsible for the strategic development, implementation, success and evaluation of grateful patient fundraising programs for Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs (DHDAA) to improve pipeline development for School of Medicine (SOM) and Duke University Health System (DUHS) strategic fundraising priorities. The senior director will manage one exempt-level staff member to support the overall direction and strategy for supporting grateful patient giving programs.

 

The Senior Director, Grateful Patient Giving Programs will oversee and have direct responsibility for the key messaging to the patient audience around fundraising priorities for SOM and DUHS. This position will coordinate with SOM and DUHS communications teams to leverage cross-collaboration in storytelling and adherence to brand standards. This position will also coordinate with Duke University Health System Patient and Visitor Relations team to implement a program to honor care providers.

 

The Senior Director reports to the Assistant Vice President, Annual Giving & Grateful Patient Programs, helps shape strategy, high-level administrative functions, and direction for the team, and works collaboratively with colleagues in DHDAA and throughout the Duke University community to maximize financial support of SOM and DUHS.

 

The Senior Director will contribute to and support the overarching strategy and direction of SOM and DUHS by enhancing the donor pipeline and creating a gratifying gifting experience for grateful patients and will oversee the development of strategic messaging that enables and enhances all development efforts promoting SOM and DUHS.

 

Work Arrangement – Hybrid 

 

Anticipated Pay Range - Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $78,161.00 to USD $156,319.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

 

Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES/SKILLS

 

Masters or other advanced degree preferred.

 

Understanding of grateful patient fundraising principles.

 

Experience working with vendors that support direct marketing, annual giving,