Company Description
The University of Maryland Medicine Philanthropy (UMMP) team is a joint initiative uniting the fundraising endeavors of the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center. This strategic partnership exemplifies a commitment to revolutionizing healthcare through transformational philanthropy. With a mission centered on the pillars of education, research, patient care, and community partnership, our collective focus is set on securing philanthropic support that will fuel excellence in every endeavor of our academic medical center enterprise.
UMMP is welcoming new team members who are eager to maximize their professional skills and leverage their experience to create a collaborative, best-in-class fundraising model. Team members will be encouraged to use their unique expertise and perspectives to bring their work to life, contributing to the larger mission. Empowering diverse perspectives will be essential to this process.
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

A Senior Development Coordinator provides executive-level support to the Associate Dean and Vice President for Development and plays a vital role in supporting both frontline fundraising and philanthropic operations, with a strong focus on leadership-level donors. This role is responsible for ensuring leadership is well-informed and prepared for key meetings and interactions with internal and external stakeholders and compiles and analyzes data for high-level presentations. This role drives cross-team collaboration, streamlining information flow and operational processes to ensure alignment and efficiency across the organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• 4 or more years of experience in fundraising or operations in higher education, healthcare, or non-profit setting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - PREFERRED

• Experience working in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit fundraising is preferred.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques for donor reporting.
• Understanding of best practices in major gifts fundraising and donor stewardship strategies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information.
• Proficiency in donor databases (CRM systems such as Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Comfortable working in a complex, multi-department organization and dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, be a self-starter, proactive problem solver, and maintain a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with leadership, development teams, and various stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  Additional Information
  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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