Rich Kells
Foundation Relations and Strategic Partnerships at Duke Health
- Role
- Director of Foundation Relations at Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rich Kells
Experienced Development Officer and Foundation Relations professional with a demonstrated history of leadership in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. Navy veteran. Strong community and social services professional skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Corporate and Foundation Relations, Healthcare Fundraising, Grant Writing, Affordable Housing Development, and Strategic Event Planning.
Experience
Director of Foundation Relations
Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
The George Washington University
MA, Higher Education Administration
2005 — 2007
Duke University
BA, Political Science
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Class Reunions
- Teaching
- Annual Giving
- Alumni Relations
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Moves Management
- Event Management
- Individual Donor Cultivation
- Program Management
- Program Development
- Management
- Major Gift Cultivation
- Public Speaking
- Major Gift Campaigns
- Major Gift Solicitations
- Non-Profits
- Research
- Annual Fund
- Community Outreach
- Proposal Writing
- Alumni Affairs
- Military
- Higher Education
- Stewardship
- Annual Campaign
- Capital Campaigns
- Government
- Nonprofits
- Volunteer Management
- National Security
- Philanthropy
- Program Evaluation
- Fundraising
- Donor Prospecting
- Career Counseling
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Acknowledgements
- Policy Analysis
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