Senior Development Coordinator, Philanthropy

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 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.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.

Strategic Research & Information Management:

• Conducts research and prepares detailed briefings for donor meetings in collaboration with the prospect management team, with a focus on leadership-level donors.
• Synthesizes complex donor and prospect data into clear, concise reports for foundation, hospital, and university leadership.
• Stays informed on donor interests, philanthropic trends, and institutional priorities to support high-level fundraising efforts.

Leadership Prospect & Operational Portfolio Management:

• Coordinates and manages the internal review process for philanthropic proposals.
• Maintains up-to-date donor records in collaboration with the prospect management team, tracking interactions and key engagement milestones for leadership portfolios.
• Facilitates coordinated donor outreach and engagement efforts by tracking key donor interactions and next steps in the database.
• Supports donor pipeline tracking by maintaining accurate data and identifying key trends in leadership-level prospects.

Leadership Reporting Optimization:

• Ensures donor data integrity by regularly updating records, tracking engagement, and maintaining accurate donor profiles.
• Generates reports and analyzes donor trends to support strategic decision-making at the leadership level.
• Utilizes data visualization tools to enhance donor reporting and presentation materials.
• Compiles and organizes key insights, reports, and materials in advance, to prepare leadership for internal and external meetings.

Operational & Administrative Support:

• Tracks deliverables and coordinates follow-ups to ensure meeting objectives are met.
• Manages special projects from inception to completion and provides insight and research to support strategic decision-making by the Vice President and Associate Dean.
• Assists in managing leadership’s task lists and priorities, ensuring smooth workflow, timely follow-through on key initiatives, and alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Refines and tailors executive-level summaries, key takeaways, and briefings to equip leadership with concise, strategic overviews for internal and external engagements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

• Pay Range: $28.82- $40.35
• Other Compensation (if applicable):
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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