Assoc. Director, Medical Education and Alumni Philanthropy – Residents + Fellows, Emergency

Assoc. Director, Medical Education and Alumni Philanthropy –Residents + Fellows, Emergency Medicine Concentration 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 isset on securing philanthropic support that will fuel excellence inevery endeavor of our academic medical center enterprise.

The Associate Director is responsible for identifying, cultivating,soliciting, and stewarding individual donors and prospects capableof making major gifts of $100,000 or more in support of the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) and University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC). Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Medical Education and Alumni Philanthropy, this position develops and executes strategic fundraising plans designed to secure philanthropic support for institutional priorities,academic programs, research initiatives, patient care,scholarships, faculty support, and other mission-driven opportunities.

Working in concert with other team members focused on residency and fellowship alumni, the Associate Director will develop scalable strategies to identify, engage, cultivate, andsolicit this important constituency while building a model that canbe expanded across departments and programs.

The Associate Director manages a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors and is accountable for achieving annual fundraisinggoals and performance metrics, including dollars raised, portfolio activity, proposal development, and substantive donor engagement.

Through effective relationship management, the Associate Director evaluates donor interests and philanthropic capacity, develops cultivation and solicitation strategies, and guides prospects through the donor lifecycle to maximize philanthropic investment and long-term engagement.

Working collaboratively with faculty, department leaders,volunteers, and philanthropy colleagues, the Associate Directorrepresentsss the institution to alumni, grateful patients, friends,foundations, and community partners. The position serves as atrusted advisor to donors and institutional stakeholders, helping align philanthropic interests with strategic priorities while ensuring an exceptional donor experience.

The Associate Director operates with a high degree of independence and professional judgment, applying specialized fundraising knowledge and best practices to develop innovative solutions,resolve complex issues, and advance fundraising objectives. The position contributes to the development and implementation of fundraising strategies, policies, and operational practices that support effective, compliant, and donor-centered philanthropy programs.

In addition to managing a personal portfolio, the Associate Director collaborates across development functions including annual giving, stewardship, prospect management, donor relations,communications, and special events to support integrated fundraising efforts and achieve organizational goals. The position may provide guidance, mentorship, or training to colleagues andserves as an ambassador for the mission and values of Maryland Medicine.

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