Duke University
The Director of Development leads major gift fundraising for the Duke Heart Center and Cardiology, focusing on cultivating and soliciting significant philanthropic support from patients, families, and alumni. This role involves developing comprehensive fundraising strategies, managing a robust major gift pipeline, and partnering with clinical and administrative leaders to advance institutional priorities. The position requires strong relationship-building skills and strategic planning to secure gifts of $100,000 and above.
Duke University is a private research university in Durham, North Carolina, offering rigorous undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. It houses prominent schools of medicine, nursing, engineering, law, business, and public policy alongside Duke Health and multiple research institutes that translate discovery into clinical care and industry partnerships. Duke emphasizes interdisciplinary scholarship, global engagement, and innovation across the sciences, arts, and humanities, attracting selective students and faculty from around the world. Its Research Triangle location fosters collaboration with nearby universities, hospitals, and technology companies.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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