Assistant Dean of Development

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Medicine is seeking an Assistant Dean for Development to play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of philanthropy within its dynamic and expanding academic medical enterprise. This role involves leading a growing team of grateful patient and alumni gift officers, setting the strategic direction for major and principal gifts fundraising, fostering a culture of innovation, and inspiring a high-performing team to exceed expectations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, bringing a passion for philanthropy and a talent for individual and team relationship-building. They will work closely with hospital and academic leaders, department chairs, and faculty, aligning fundraising initiatives with institutional priorities while driving results through data-informed strategies. This position requires a leader who can embrace complexity, push boundaries, and energize a team in an environment that is both demanding and rewarding. The Assistant Dean will report to the Associate Dean for Development and will be a key driver of the institution’s premier donor strategies, pursuing goal-oriented outcomes, demonstrating entrepreneurial and creative thinking, and cultivating a deep passion for the transformative impact of philanthropy on an academic medical center campus within an integrated academic health medical system. The role involves developing and implementing work plans to drive major and principal gift fundraising success, aligning efforts with institutional priorities, providing guidance and oversight to a growing team, analyzing and optimizing performance metrics, and recommending 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. The Assistant Dean will bring a proven track record of cultivating a culture that values creativity, inclusiveness, and high performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Ten (10) or more years of broad-based related experience spent progressively building a background in the various functions of development and alumni relations.
At least five (5) years in major gifts.
Five (5) years of supervisory or managerial experience.
Financial disclosure reporting required by State of Maryland Ethics Commission.

Nice To Haves

Preference for an advanced degree.
Major Gifts experience in higher education or other complex organization(s) preferred.
Experience building and implementing a Grateful Patient Program is strongly encouraged and preferred.
Experience working in a healthcare or academic medical setting.
Familiarity with donor database systems and fundraising analytics tools.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership, mentorship, and oversight to a growing team of major gift officers focused on fundraising from grateful patients and alumni.
Develop, recommend, and implement fundraising strategies and goals that support institutional priorities, ensuring team alignment and accountability.
Set quarterly and annual goals for fundraising and donor activities and monitor team progress against these goals.
Analyze fundraising metrics, and recommend strategies to enhance donor engagement and revenue growth.
Collaborate with other development staff, faculty, and leadership to integrate gift strategies with broader advancement initiatives.
Provide consistent coaching and support to enhance the team’s skills and effectiveness in fundraising.
Develop and oversee fundraising programs for clinical service lines, hospital programs, and research initiatives, along with capital campaigns and major gift initiatives.
Carry a robust portfolio of prospects to cultivate and solicit for major and principal-level gifts.
Cultivate and nurture relationships with key donors, prospects, and institutional leaders to drive major gift philanthropy.
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.
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.
Liaise with leaders from priority departments, programs, centers, and institutes to ensure alignment with institutional fundraising goals and strategies are effectively pursued.
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.
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.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development.
Retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP).
Generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year.
15 paid holidays.
3 personal leave days.
Unlimited accrual of sick time.
Comprehensive health insurance.
Professional learning and development programs.
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).