Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) supports Johns Hopkins’ focus on research, teaching and patient care, and its role as a national and global leader in higher education. We create and foster enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for Johns Hopkins University & Medicine; strengthening the institution through partnerships with donors, alumni, volunteer leaders, faculty, students, staff, and patients.

The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine (FJHM) is the dedicated development and alumni relations team supporting the entities that comprise Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM), including clinical departments, hospitals, satellite clinics, and the School of Medicine. We contribute to Johns Hopkins Medicine’s mission of patient care, research, and education through securing philanthropy, building and maintaining donor and alumni relationships, and supporting institutional priorities. FJHM partners closely with institutional leaders, faculty, and clinicians to engage alumni, patients, donors, and prospects in JHM’s work to advance medicine and improve the human condition.

Johns Hopkins University supports a flexible work model which includes four different work modalities. This role has a hybrid work arrangement with an onsite presence of three (3) days per week. The manager will confirm the team’s core onsite days where the majority/all team members will work in the office. Employees who travel on university business can count those days towards their onsite days.

The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center is making a significant difference in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer across the globe. Over its 50-year history as an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, we have continued to move cancer research, teaching and patient care forward, in large part because of the generosity of concerned individuals, foundations and organizations.

Philanthropy helps us to keep the Hopkins tradition and promise of excellence in the care of cancer patients. The Kimmel Cancer Center partners closely with institutional leaders, faculty, and clinicians to engage alumni, patients, donors, and prospects in a shared mission to advance cancer medicine and improve the human condition.

The Assistant Director of Development will be responsible for the planning, implementation and management of high-end annual and major gift stewardship programs for the benefit of the Kimmel Cancer Center for a variety of constituents – friends, grateful patients and their families, and alumni. This position will serve as the primary development liaison to the Kimmel Cancer Center Office of Public Affairs to create and implement development-related marketing initiatives. Working with senior development staff members across Johns Hopkins, faculty, administrators, and volunteer leaders, the Assistant Director will identify, strategize, and cultivate a variety of digital and print strategies to further develop within the Kimmel Cancer Center and beyond to provide meaningful dialogue on the use of donated resources.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops a comprehensive understanding of the research, teaching, and clinical programs and priorities of Johns Hopkins University, the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, and the Kimmel Cancer Center, in order to represent these needs both internally and externally.

• Takes a leadership role in ensuring the department’s success in stewarding principal and major gift level donors. Provides guidance to major gift officers to establish a sound financial stewardship plan and program including reviewing information to determine funds and donors to be stewarded.

• Designs and develops individualized stewardship materials and marketing collateral – including newsletters, flyers, web pages, and others – across a variety of digital and traditional media utilizing professional graphics and design principles.

• Manages the designs and production of stewardship reports and any necessary computer databases for the development office and donors.

• Manages prospect pipeline and reporting in JHAS CRM for development officers both as a stewardship tickler system and donor pipeline mechanism.

• Manage and execute all stewardship mailings, ex. Promise & Progress magazine, End of Year letter, pertinent scientific announcements, Breast Matters, PancMD. Collaborate with Public Affairs for oversight of development content, mailing lists, and distribution of publications.

• Leads and drives the development office’s online presence, utilizing a variety of online platforms to include email marketing, web development, and crowd funding services to maintain and enhance the quality and reach of the development office’s outward-facing marketing.

• Collaborates with the development and clinical teams at the Greenberg Bladder Cancer Institute with website development, outreach materials, event logistics, and fundraising.

• Collaborates with senior development staff, faculty and clinical staff, and the Kimmel Public Affairs office to manage development-side html updates and create and edit web pages for the Kimmel Cancer Center.

• Communicate with the treasurers’ offices, business offices, departmental administrators, FJHM development offices, and the central development office regarding stewarded funds and reconciliation discrepancies.

• Assists with the planning and coordination of major development events including meetings, virtual seminars, professorship dedications and donor recognition events, as needed.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two years’ related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience working with broad and diverse groups of constituents such as donors, alumni, patients, faculty, department directors, hospital and university administration, fundraising colleagues and/or institutional leadership preferred.

• Strong computer literacy skills with the ability to learn new software, as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud Suite

• Excellent writing, editorial and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of Johns Hopkins Medicine and/or development operations highly desirable.

• Ability to travel and work occasional evening or weekend hours.

All applicants are expected to uphold the university’s core values which includes diversity and inclusion. All staff treat people with dignity and respect by being fair and consistent. We demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their race, gender, age, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status or other characteristics. We show respect for the beliefs and traditions of others; encourage and promote practices that support cultural diversity; and discourage behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.

Classified Title: Development Associate

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Assistant Director of Development, Kimmel Cancer Center

Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB

Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $45,700 - Maximum: $80,000 (targeted salary: $63,000; commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus

Department name: 10003221-SOM Admin FJHM Kimmel Cancer Center

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.