Associate Director of Donor Relations, Whiting School of Engineering

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

25d•$64,470 - $112,840•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Donor Relations supports reporting and implementation of philanthropic investment in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Institute. Reporting to the WSE DAR Associate Dean, the role serves as the primary liaison between the Office of Strategic Initiatives (OSI) in Central Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and DSAI Institute academic leadership. In partnership with DAR leaders, the Associate Director develops and carries out strategic and tactical stewardship and engagement programs. These programs are intended to engage and retain donors and volunteers, strengthen relationships with constituents and alumni, express gratitude, demonstrate the impact of gifts and volunteerism, and encourage future giving and engagement. For the DSAI capital project, the role provides strategic, methodical, and analytical support to the WSE DAR Associate Dean, Institute leadership, and OSI. The Associate Director leads development of an internal project strategy, advises on capital fundraising opportunities and progress, and plans for donor recognition and stewardship. The position coordinates working groups, supports the steering committee, helps keep processes and timelines on track, and manages fundraising information and plans in coordination with relevant stakeholders. The position requires strong written communication, visual storytelling, information design, editorial judgment, and attention to detail to translate complex project information into clear, compelling materials for executive, academic, and external audiences. The role may supervise staff. This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Mount Washington Campus. The listed salary range is $64,470–$112,840, with a targeted salary of $85,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Three years of related experience, including at least two years of professional experience.
Strong written communication, visual storytelling, and information design skills, including the ability to organize and present content and synthesize complex information for executive, academic, and external audiences.
Excellent editorial judgment and attention to detail, including the ability to refine messaging and ensure consistency in tone, voice, and presentation across high-profile materials.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

Advanced PowerPoint and presentation design skills, including the ability to develop polished, visually compelling, executive-level presentations that communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
Experience managing a team.
Experience developing executive briefings, strategic presentations, proposals, donor-facing materials, or other high-stakes communications is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with DOFF leaders to manage a dynamic donor recognition program across donor audiences.
Partner with DOFFs and volunteers, boards, and councils to foster rewarding volunteer experiences and maximize board effectiveness.
Build community among staff who support leadership volunteers by convening regular meetings and discussions.
Independently develop, design, and produce high-quality stewardship deliverables.
Write and design personalized donor impact reports and other special stewardship materials.
Use platforms and communication tools, including videos, to convey donor impact and enhance stewardship.
Use the CRM in daily work, including updating individual records, pulling reports, and interpreting dashboards and data.
Stay current on industry best practices and suggest ways to implement them and advance the field.
Partner with other DOFFs as needed to align stewardship and engagement opportunities with broader messaging, brand, and priorities.
Support the development and execution of university-wide volunteer events.
Manage the creation of biennial welcome letters from the University Board of Trustees chair to new advisory board or council members.
Oversee the Board Portal program.
Maintain an online collection of institutional guidelines, policies, procedures, and other resources for DOFF partners.
Serve on institutional working groups and committees, and lead training as needed.
Provide strategic, methodical, and analytical support to the WSE DAR Associate Dean, DSAI Institute leadership, and OSI for the DSAI Institute.
Lead development and leadership of an internal project strategy for the DSAI capital project; advise on capital fundraising opportunities and progress and eventual donor recognition and stewardship.
Coordinate working groups and guide the steering committee to keep project processes and timelines on course.
Provide operational oversight to align project work with goals set by the Associate Dean and DAR OSI.
Communicate project objectives, progress, and milestones to stakeholders through written communication, visual storytelling, and information design.
Collate and manage DSAI capital fundraising information for the Associate Dean in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
Develop and oversee DSAI capital fundraising and stewardship plans and monitor project responsibilities.
May supervise staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.