ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEDICINE PHILANTHROPY TEAM

The University of Maryland Medicine Philanthropy (UMMP) team is a joint initiative uniting the fundraising endeavors of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center. This strategic partnership exemplifies a commitment to revolutionizing healthcare through transformational philanthropy. With a mission centered on the pillars of education, research, patient care, and community partnership, our collective focus is set on securing philanthropic support that will fuel excellence in every endeavor of our academic medical center enterprise.

UMMP is welcoming new team members who are eager to maximize their professional skills and leverage their experience to create a collaborative, best-in-class fundraising model. Team members will be encouraged to use their unique expertise and perspectives to bring their work to life, contributing to the larger mission. Empowering diverse perspectives will be essential to this process.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Director of Development, Children's Hospital and Women's Health (Major Gift Officer III) is responsible for the advancement of the vision and priorities of the Children's Hospital and Women's Health. The Director will report to the Associate Dean of Development for the University of Maryland Medicine philanthropy team. Working as a strategic partner with the Department Chairs for Pediatrics and Women's Health, the Director is responsible for grateful patient and unaffiliated prospect engagement, including major and principal gift conversations, and stewardship of departmental donors.

Since 1948, the University of Maryland Children's Hospital has been providing the best possible care for children of all ages. In addition to our clinical services, UMCH is a national leader in children's health care research. Our highly respected and well-funded research activities allow us to search for cures to childhood illnesses. As the lead fundraiser for the University of Maryland Children's Hospital, the Director will raise support for innovative research, upgrades to facilities and technology, and enhancements to clinical programs and services.

The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences provides comprehensive health services to patients of all ages and throughout their lifetimes. The Department has a rich history of providing services to the women of West Baltimore for over 200 years. Throughout our long history, we have become familiar with the ever-changing healthcare needs of the community.

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 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, 15 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.

Primary Duties:

• Work directly with Department leadership teams to construct a development vision and strategy and establish priorities to advance the vision.
  
• Develop, implement, and manage an annual development plan including setting goals, developing fundraising campaigns, stewardship, event coordination, monitoring efforts and evaluating results.
  
• Oversee and coordinate special fundraising publications such as campaign case statements and brochures.
  
• Develop an engagement plan and programming for the Children's Hospital Board of Advisors and guide the staff working to support the board.
  
• Serve as the liaison for faculty partners, ensuring consistent levels of faculty engagement across the Departments, and individually supporting two Department Chairs.
  
• Motivate, guide, and educate faculty in the identification and cultivation of major and principal gifts.
  
• Meet regularly with the Department leadership teams, organizing the meetings with data-driven reporting, clear and consistent documentation, and focused task-oriented principles.
  
• Participate in appropriate administrative and faculty meetings with the Departments and with University of Maryland Medicine development teams.
  
• Collaborate with UMM development colleagues on institutional giving strategies, proposals, and stewardship activities.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree.

Experience: Five (5) years of philanthropy experience with at least two (2) years of managing prospects in a higher education or equivalent fundraising experience.

Preferred Experience: Professional experience supporting the development work in an academic medical center and/or grateful patient fundraising experience preferred. Major gifts or higher education development experience preferred.

Other: N/A.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research, gather information, solve problems, and make data-informed decisions.

Hiring Range: $116,000 - $130,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

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.

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