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.
UMM 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.
Embracing a range of perspectives and experiences will be essential
to driving creativity, strengthening relationships, and achieving
meaningful results.
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.
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, 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:
- Supports individualized board member engagement strategies,
including meeting preparation, documentation, and follow-up to help
ensure consistent and meaningful engagement.
Maintains board engagement tracking and monitors action items
and timelines to advance engagement and fundraising activities and
ensure timely follow-through.
Supports frontline gift officers with board members and
board-connected prospects through meeting preparation, reporting,
coordination, and follow-up.
Prepares reports on board giving, participation, and
fundraising activity to inform individualized board member outreach
and engagement strategies.
Supports board working group and committee activity through
meeting logistics, materials, documentation, and action-item
follow-up.
Supports mission-focused board communications and engagement
activities in partnership with Board Relations and frontline gift
officers.
Tracks board-related prospects, relationships, outreach, and
next steps and proactively prompts team members on action items to
maintain momentum on engagement and fundraising strategies.
Maintains board engagement and participation information to
support board and term reviews and identify opportunities for
deeper engagement.
Supports additional fundraising, stewardship, donor engagement,
events, reporting, and philanthropy activities as needed.
Collaborates across the philanthropy enterprise, safeguards
confidential information, and adheres to institutional policies,
procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Due to the nature of fundraising and alumni relations, all
employees share responsibility for maintaining appropriate office
and telephone coverage.
Qualifications :
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years of fundraising,
philanthropy, or client/customer relations experience.
Experience working in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit
fundraising and understanding of best practices in major gifts
fundraising and donor stewardship preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and donor database systems
(e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, or similar). Familiarity with
donor reporting techniques preferred.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related
experience, and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of
the job may be substituted for the education or experience
requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the
ability to synthesize complex information.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills,
with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with
institutional leadership.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in donor databases and Microsoft Office
Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with
discretion and professionalism.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and institutional
policies.
- Commitment to the University's Core Values of Respect and
Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and
Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $54,000 - $60,000, 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
leave_and_accom@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.