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. Be You. 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 3 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. This position is located full time in Durham, NC. This is not a remote position. The Director of Development, Duke Cancer Institute DCI, reports to the Assistant Vice President of Development for Duke Cancer Institute and Duke Children’s. This position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts of $100,000 and above, with a primary focus on grateful patients and families. The Director will manage a portfolio of approximately 75-100 prospects and donors, developing meaningful partnerships that advance the mission and priorities of Duke Cancer Institute, Duke Health and Duke’s comprehensive cancer enterprise. Working collaboratively with faculty, clinical leaders, volunteers, and colleagues across Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs DHDAA, the Director will connect philanthropic interests with institutional priorities in patient care, research, education, and innovation. EDUCATION Work requires communications, an
