Director, Donor & Patient Relations: Storytelling & Engagement

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs invites you to join as Director of Donor and Patient Relations in Durham, NC. This hybrid, full-time role leads donor engagement, patient storytelling, and content strategy to advance philanthropy for Duke Children’s.

You will oversee stewardship programs, collaborate across teams, and drive integrated communications, including social media, media relations, and events, while ensuring HIPAA-compliant storytelling and strong relationships with families and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years fundraising, customer relations, marketing or sales experience in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; HIPAA compliance awareness is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Donor relations: liaison to stewardship team to recognize donors and manage acknowledgments.
• Content creation: develop stories, presentations, digital assets, and multimedia content.
• Sponsorships and public relations: secure event sponsorships and maintain media relationships.
• Event support: assist with Duke Children’s events and related duties.

Skills

Content creation

Storytelling

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Canva

PowerPoint

Video production basics

Job description

Duke Health Development & Alumni Affairs invites you to join as Director of Donor and Patient Relations in Durham, NC. This hybrid, full-time role leads donor engagement, patient storytelling, and content strategy to advance philanthropy for Duke Children’s.

You will oversee stewardship programs, collaborate across teams, and drive integrated communications, including social media, media relations, and events, while ensuring HIPAA-compliant storytelling and strong relationships with families and