Associate Director of Donor Relations Johns Hopkins University

•4.0 Baltimore, MD Job Details Full-time $64,470

•$112,849 a year 19 hours ago Qualifications Event planning project management Special events experience Financial data management CRM system proficiency Strategic communications Project stakeholder communication Full Job Description Affiliated Office Address Baltimore, MD, United States Requisition

ID 122407

Date Created September 03, 2026 Job Family Development & Alumni Rel (DAR) Job Subfamily Donor Relations Job Function Development and Alumni Relations Exempt Status Exempt Shift Type Full Time Schedule Monday

•Friday, 8:30am

•5pm Worksite 04-

MD:

School of Medicine Campus Work Modality Hybrid:

On-site 60-89% of hours worked (

Ex:

3-4 out of 5 days/week) The Associate Director of Donor Relations is primarily responsible for leading the stewardship and engagement operations for the Department of Medicine (DOM) and Heart & Vascular Institute's (HVI) development offices and implementation of donor stewardship activities to successfully ensure prompt and accurate reporting of philanthropic gifts to sustain the overall success and continued growth of DOM and HVI's fundraising efforts. This position is central to the office's ability to meet its goals for fundraising, donor relations, and communications. The Associate Director of Donor Relations will partner with leaders in Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) to build strategic and tactical stewardship and engagement programs and activities. The Associate Director of Donor Relations is responsible for the execution of the vision and strategy for stewardship and volunteer engagement efforts that engage and retain donors and volunteers; strengthen relationships with grateful patients, constituents, and/or alumni; express gratitude; show the impact of gifts and volunteerism; and inspire future giving and enhanced engagement.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Partner with DOFF leaders to manage a dynamic donor recognition program across donor audiences. Partner with DOFFs with volunteers, boards, and councils to foster rewarding volunteer experiences and maximize board effectiveness. Foster community among staff supporting 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 create other special stewardship pieces for donors. Utilize different platforms and communication tools, such as videos, to convey impact to donors and enhance stewardship efforts. Utilize database (CRM) in daily work, including updating individual records, pulling reports, and interpreting dashboards and data. Remain updated about industry best practices and routinely suggest new ways to implement and push the field forward as appropriate. May partner with other DOFFs 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 chair of the University board of Trustees to new advisory board/council members. Oversee the Board Portal program. Maintain an online set of institutional guidelines, policies and procedures, and other resources to support DOFF partners. Serve on institutional working groups/committees and lead training as needed. May supervise staff. Other duties as assigned. In addition to the duties listed above, the Associate Director of Donor Relations will: Develop and execute strategic annual donor relations plans for key principal level donors to the DOM and HVI, including personalized stewardship touchpoints, engagement and recognition opportunities, events, and other creative activities in collaboration with MGOs. Design visually compelling, donor-facing impact reports and organizational collateral using industry-standard design tools. Maintain accurate list of DOM and HVI endowments and professorships, provide quarterly reports to Executive Director of Development and Director of Development, HVI. Ensure all endowments are properly stewarded each fiscal year, as necessary. Assist in planning donor stewardship events and divisional lectures, funded by donors as necessary. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Three years of related experience, with at least two years professional experience. Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Experience managing a team. Prior experience in higher education is a plus. Prior experience working in an academic medical center, stewarding donors and planning events.

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency:

Philanthropy CRM Tools:

Developing Donor Relations and Stewardship:

Advanced Philanthropy Event Planning:

Advanced Philanthropy Financial Tracking and Reporting:

Advanced Philanthropic Creative Development:

Advanced Oral and Written Communication:

Advanced Project Management:

Intermediate Strategic Communication:

Advanced Stakeholder and Volunteer Engagement:

Advanced Ethical Standards and Compliance in

Philanthropy:

Advanced The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title:

Donor Relations Officer Job Posting Title (Working Title):

Associate Director of Donor Relations Role/Level/Range:

ATP/04/PD

Starting Salary Range:

Minimum:

$64,470

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Maximum:

$112,849 (targeted salary: $85,000; commensurate with experience) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

Monday

•Friday, 8:30am

•5pm

FLSA Status:

Exempt Location:

Johns Hopkins Medicine and University Institutions Department name: 10003229-SOM Admin FJHM Medicine Personnel area: School of Medicine Total Rewards The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/. Education and Experience Equivalency Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula:

30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. Applicants Completing Studies Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. Background Checks The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. Diversity and Inclusion The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion. 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.

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