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Director of Leadership Giving, Bloomberg School of Public Health (Environmental
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Director of Leadership Giving, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (Environmental Health & Engineering)
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. This position is a hybrid role with an on‑site presence three days per week in Baltimore/Washington DC metro area and occasional international travel. Travel to engage donors and prospects is expected to average three to five days per month. Key Responsibilities
Develop a fundraising vision and strategy, in coordination with the JHIPH leadership team and BSPH Senior Development staff, to establish a diverse portfolio of 50‑75 major and principal level donors. Short‑term goal (years 1‑2) is to raise $500K‑$1.5M; long‑term goal (years 4‑5+) is to target $3M‑$5M annually. Direct and manage ongoing individual donor relationships, including direct mail program, acknowledgements, personalized stewardship, donor impact reporting, and donor relations. Develop partnerships with the university’s central foundation relations team to identify grant opportunities from foundations and lead the preparation and submission of Letters of Inquiry and proposals. Establish a partnership with the university’s central corporate relations team to develop a corporate fundraising strategy. Prepare and manage the development budget and forecast for JHIPH leadership. Ensure alignment of external JHIPH communications with JHIPH fundraising efforts, working closely with JHIPH, BSPH, and university communication teams. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of JHIPH and PHA’s research, education, and service programs to represent these needs internally and externally. Help motivate and train JHIPH leadership and affiliated faculty to guide them through the development process, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Direct and manage mandatory stewardship for donors in the $100,000+ portfolio, in consultation with the BSPH Stewardship Office. Attend relevant BSPH development team meetings and participate in initial development systems and procedures training. Ensure that all gifts received by JHIPH and PHA are reported promptly to the BSPH development staff for depositing and entering into the CRM system. Use information technology and donor/prospect data in the university’s development database system. Perform other fundraising and communications duties as assigned. Advisory Board Management (15%)
Coordinate the Alliance Advisory Board fundraising activities, developing an annual solicitation plan, preparing annual reports, and overseeing meeting documentation and action steps. Develop a future strategy for an institute‑wide advisory board, potentially combining members of the Alliance advisory board with institute leadership. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree. Ten years of related professional experience, including at least five years of major gift experience and two years of principal gift experience. Experience fundraising internationally preferred. Strong written and oral communications, concise and impactful. Interpersonal skills, high standards of personal/professional ethics and integrity. Experience in complex higher education fundraising environment. Background or interest in environmental sciences / Earth systems. Cultural humility and social justice orientation. Proactive with a sense of urgency, intellectually curious, relentless lifelong learner. Team‑oriented, accountable, supportive, conscientious. Self‑aware, confident, non‑defensive, willing to take risks. Honest and direct, transparent, ethical, mission‑driven, persistent drive toward decisions and results. Logical decision‑making, analytical rigor, creative and intuitive thinking. Analytical rigor to develop comprehensive fundraising strategy and implement systems. Collaborative, strong professional relationships. Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
– https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through its key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Accommodation Information: If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. Vaccine Requirements: Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons upon submission to the JHU vaccination registry. Pre‑employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, or involved with research subjects requires documentation of immune status against Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap. Relevant documentation will be provided at no cost in the Occupational Health office.
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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. This position is a hybrid role with an on‑site presence three days per week in Baltimore/Washington DC metro area and occasional international travel. Travel to engage donors and prospects is expected to average three to five days per month. Key Responsibilities
Develop a fundraising vision and strategy, in coordination with the JHIPH leadership team and BSPH Senior Development staff, to establish a diverse portfolio of 50‑75 major and principal level donors. Short‑term goal (years 1‑2) is to raise $500K‑$1.5M; long‑term goal (years 4‑5+) is to target $3M‑$5M annually. Direct and manage ongoing individual donor relationships, including direct mail program, acknowledgements, personalized stewardship, donor impact reporting, and donor relations. Develop partnerships with the university’s central foundation relations team to identify grant opportunities from foundations and lead the preparation and submission of Letters of Inquiry and proposals. Establish a partnership with the university’s central corporate relations team to develop a corporate fundraising strategy. Prepare and manage the development budget and forecast for JHIPH leadership. Ensure alignment of external JHIPH communications with JHIPH fundraising efforts, working closely with JHIPH, BSPH, and university communication teams. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of JHIPH and PHA’s research, education, and service programs to represent these needs internally and externally. Help motivate and train JHIPH leadership and affiliated faculty to guide them through the development process, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Direct and manage mandatory stewardship for donors in the $100,000+ portfolio, in consultation with the BSPH Stewardship Office. Attend relevant BSPH development team meetings and participate in initial development systems and procedures training. Ensure that all gifts received by JHIPH and PHA are reported promptly to the BSPH development staff for depositing and entering into the CRM system. Use information technology and donor/prospect data in the university’s development database system. Perform other fundraising and communications duties as assigned. Advisory Board Management (15%)
Coordinate the Alliance Advisory Board fundraising activities, developing an annual solicitation plan, preparing annual reports, and overseeing meeting documentation and action steps. Develop a future strategy for an institute‑wide advisory board, potentially combining members of the Alliance advisory board with institute leadership. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree. Five years of professional related experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, as permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree. Ten years of related professional experience, including at least five years of major gift experience and two years of principal gift experience. Experience fundraising internationally preferred. Strong written and oral communications, concise and impactful. Interpersonal skills, high standards of personal/professional ethics and integrity. Experience in complex higher education fundraising environment. Background or interest in environmental sciences / Earth systems. Cultural humility and social justice orientation. Proactive with a sense of urgency, intellectually curious, relentless lifelong learner. Team‑oriented, accountable, supportive, conscientious. Self‑aware, confident, non‑defensive, willing to take risks. Honest and direct, transparent, ethical, mission‑driven, persistent drive toward decisions and results. Logical decision‑making, analytical rigor, creative and intuitive thinking. Analytical rigor to develop comprehensive fundraising strategy and implement systems. Collaborative, strong professional relationships. Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
– https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through its key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. Accommodation Information: If you require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. Vaccine Requirements: Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions may be provided for religious beliefs or medical reasons upon submission to the JHU vaccination registry. Pre‑employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, or involved with research subjects requires documentation of immune status against Rubella, Measles, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tdap. Relevant documentation will be provided at no cost in the Occupational Health office.
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