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OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

As Associate Director, Special Programs, this position manages highly visible fund-raising programs for Duke Children’s. Through effective strategic planning with the team, this position will be responsible for the successful stewardship and growth of all aspects of the CMN Hospitals’ program.

This position reports to the Director, Special Programs, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ and Volunteers. The position will work collaboratively with colleagues in Duke Children’s Development, throughout Duke Health and Duke University, and with CMN Hospital colleagues to maximize fundraising support for Duke Children’s.

WORK PERFORMED

Manage and steward Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ national corporate accounts and key CMNH programs across the Duke CMNH market area. (70%)

• Consider and analyze each partnership for required resources and potential ROI.
• Develop strategy with Special Programs team to increase net income across these accounts.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships by attending partner fund-raising events, conducting presentations, visiting partner locations, maintaining communication strategy, and leading hospital tours.
• Collaborate with Special Programs team in planning strategy, content and implementation of kickoff events for CMN Hospitals’ corporate partners.
• Support smaller CMN Hospitals’ events.

Collaborate with Special Programs team and MIX leadership in maximizing revenue, visibility and community impact for annual MIX Radiothon: (15%)

• Create and implement overall event strategy.
• Solicit sponsorships.
• Manage volunteers.
• Execute donor communications.
• Develop and implement strategy for patient involvement prior to and during broadcast.

Serve as primary liaison for all Duke Children’s Development volunteers: (15%)

• Identify volunteer opportunities across full DCHD team to include event work, prep work for all children’s development activities, and patient engagement opportunities.
• Develop and facilitate appropriate training for each volunteer activity.

• Develop communication strategy to inform and engage volunteers.
• Create and implement effective stewardship plan.

Provide strategic recommendations to promote attendance, visibility and ultimately bottom-line results for Duke Children’s within the community including engaging faculty members, community members and leaders.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

Work requires four years’ progressive fundraising/customer service/marketing or sales and promotions experience in team environment. Proven verbal and written communication skills and computer experience with Windows environment. Occasional overnight travel will be required; additional day travel within CMNH market area will also be required.

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Highly organized
• Able to maintain integrity and professionalism in a fast-paced team environment
• Creative problem solver; enjoys setting goals and strategies to meet the revenue goals
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Minimum two years’ event management experience; non-profit event experience is a plus
• Experience with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ partnerships is a plus
• Proven skills at building and managing relationships with donors, volunteers and vendors
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively
• Self-motivated and ambitious
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Eager to work in environment that adheres to the Duke Children’s Development Office’s core values:
• Sharing our passion for the cause
• Maintaining the highest level of integrity in all aspects of our work
• Achieving excellence in all we do
• Being a positive, energy-driven team

About Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center:

A nationally ranked pediatrics program and international referral center, Duke Children's is respected for delivering the most advanced, comprehensive care available. Duke Children’s is committed to providing hope and answers to families when they need it most. Families can access services in Durham, North Carolina, and through an extensive network of more than 23 primary and specialty care locations across the state.

Duke Children’s singular focus to improve children's health has led to remarkable achievements, redefining what it means to provide the best possible care. Because Duke Children’s is part of an academic medical center that is ranked among the nation's best, patients benefit from the latest treatments, research, technology, and medical advances, many of which were pioneered by Duke physicians and scientists.

For more information please visit www.dukechildrens.org.

About Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’:

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’® raises funds for 170 children’s Hospitals’ across North America, which, in turn, use the money where it’s needed the most. When a donation is given, it stays in the community, ensuring that every dollar is helping local kids. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ has raised more than $5 billion, most of it $1 at a time. These donations have gone to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all in support of our mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. For more information please visit www.cmnHospitals’.org.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degreeprogram.

Experience

Work requires the ability to plan and administer programs and direct program activities within a specific functional area, generally acquired through four years of related experience. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

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