Philanthropy Associate II, Board Engagement

About University Of Maryland Medicine

The University of Maryland Medicine philanthropy team is a joint initiative uniting the fundraising endeavors of the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland School of Medicine. 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.

The University of Maryland Medicine philanthropy team is a joint initiative uniting the fundraising endeavors of the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland School of Medicine. 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.

The Philanthropy Associate II plays a key role in advancing board engagement and fundraising effectiveness across the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Reporting to the Director of Board Relations, this position works at the intersection of Board Relations and frontline fundraising to translate engagement and fundraising strategies into coordinated, well‑executed action and strengthen the team's capacity to provide consistent, individualized engagement of board members.

The Philanthropy Associate II partners closely with Board Relations, frontline gift officers, philanthropy operations colleagues, institutional leaders, and other stakeholders to strengthen board member engagement, support relationship, and fundraising strategies, and ensure timely follow‑through on key activities. A central focus of the role is helping coordinate individualized board member engagement planning and reporting that helps gift officers and Board Relations identify opportunities to deepen involvement and philanthropic support and ensure those opportunities are effectively advanced.

Operating within established policies and procedures, the Philanthropy Associate II exercises initiative, discretion, and sound judgment in managing assigned responsibilities, resolving routine and non‑routine issues, and ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of donor information. The position contributes to the successful implementation of philanthropy programs by supporting organizational goals, maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements, and helping create a positive and responsive board member and donor experience.

As an integral member of the philanthropy team, the Philanthropy Associate II supports the mission of Maryland Medicine by providing high‑quality administrative and operational support that strengthens Board Relations capacity and advances fundraising effectiveness, board member and donor engagement, and institutional priorities.

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…