Assistant Dean, Major Gifts

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Posted: 23-Apr-25

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Type: Full-time

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Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 250000DA

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Assistant Dean for Development

Are you energized by building something bigger than yourself? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where ambitious goals and bold ideas drive success? The University of Maryland Medicine is looking for an Assistant Dean for Development to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of philanthropy within our dynamic and expanding academic medical enterprise.

As the leader of a growing team of grateful patient and alumni gift officers, the Assistant Dean will set the strategic direction for major gifts fundraising, foster a culture of innovation, and inspire a high-performing team to exceed expectations. This is not a static leadership role--it's an opportunity to make a transformative impact in a rapidly evolving landscape where creativity, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial drive are essential.

The ideal candidate will thrive amid the excitement of growth and change, bringing a passion for philanthropy, a talent for relationship-building, and the ability to navigate some unknowns as we continue expanding our donor engagement strategies. They will work closely with top hospital and academic leaders, department chairs, and faculty, aligning fundraising initiatives with institutional priorities while driving results through data-informed strategies.

This role requires a leader who can embrace complexity, push boundaries, and energize a team in an environment that is both demanding and rewarding. If you're a visionary fundraiser ready to take on an exciting challenge, this is your opportunity to be at the forefront of something extraordinary.

The Assistant Dean for Development, reporting to the Associate Dean for Development, will lead a growing team of grateful patient and alumni gift officers, setting strategic direction and ensuring that ambitious fundraising goals are established and achieved. In this role, as a key driver of our institution's premier donor strategies, they will pursue goal-oriented outcomes, demonstrate entrepreneurial and creative thinking, and cultivate a deep passion for the transformative impact of philanthropy on an academic medical center campus within an integrated academic health medical system. This position not only involves developing and implementing work plans to drive major gift fundraising success and aligning efforts with institutional priorities but also providing guidance and oversight to a growing team. They will analyze performance metrics, prepare leadership reports, and recommend innovative strategies for growth. Additionally, they will develop a comprehensive faculty, staff, and leadership engagement program, collaborating with hospital leaders, department chairs, and directors of programs, centers, and institutes to encourage their involvement in fundraising activities and to foster a culture of philanthropy at the University of Maryland Medicine. Motivated by mission and energized by the opportunity to achieve ambitious goals, the Assistant Dean will bring a proven track record of cultivating a culture that values creativity, inclusiveness, and high performance.

Benefits (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Key Responsibilities:

Major Gifts Team Strategic Leadership - 75 %

• Leadership & Team Management: Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and oversight to a growing team of major gift officers focused on fundraising from grateful patients and alumni. Oversee the budget for frontline fundraising efforts.
  
• Fundraising Strategy & Goal Setting: Develop, recommend, and implement fundraising strategies and goals that support institutional priorities, ensuring team alignment and accountability.
  
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Set quarterly and annual goals for fundraising and donor activities and monitor team progress against these goals. Analyze fundraising metrics, prepare leadership reports, and recommend strategies to enhance donor engagement and revenue growth.
  
• Collaboration & Integration: Collaborate closely with other development staff, faculty, and leadership to integrate major gift strategies with broader advancement initiatives.
  
• Professional Development: Offer coaching and support to enhance the team's skills and effectiveness in major gift fundraising.

Major Gift Fundraising - 15%

• Stakeholder Engagement: Cultivate and nurture relationships with key donors, prospects, and institutional leaders to drive major gift philanthropy.
  
• Major Gift Fundraising: Develop and oversee fundraising programs for clinical service lines, hospital programs, and research initiatives, along with capital campaigns and major gift initiatives.
  
• Donor Engagement: Collaborate with the donor relations and stewardship team to develop and implement a comprehensive program for meaningful donor and prospect engagement through a series of on-site and regional opportunities.

Faculty, Staff and Leadership Engagement - 10%

• Departmental and Program Liaison: Collaborate with gift officers, hospital leaders, department chairs, and program and institute directors to establish annual departmental development plans and create performance measures for major gift officers. Regularly meet with leaders from departments, programs, centers, and institutes to ensure that institutional fundraising goals and strategies are effectively pursued.
  
• Grateful Patient Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive grateful patient fundraising plan in collaboration with faculty, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities. Identify and cultivate high-potential donor prospects by leveraging patient engagement opportunities and working closely with medical and academic leadership.
  
• Faculty and Program Leader Engagement & Training: Design and lead faculty and program leader training programs to enhance fundraising effectiveness, providing guidance on donor identification, engagement strategies, and philanthropic conversations. Foster a culture of philanthropy by equipping faculty with the tools and confidence to integrate grateful patient fundraising into their professional interactions.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required with a preference for an advanced degree.

Experience: Ten (10) or more years of broad-based related experience spent progressively building a background in the various functions of development and alumni relations with at least five (5) years in major gifts. Major Gifts experience in higher education or other complex organization(s) preferred.

Supervisory: Three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience

Other: Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Commission.

This position serves at the discretion of the Dean.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a healthcare or academic medical setting.
  
• Familiarity with donor database systems and fundraising analytics tools.
  
• This is a unique leadership opportunity for a seasoned development professional who is passionate about major gift fundraising and team leadership in a mission-driven environment.

Hiring Target: $200,000, Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.

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