Assistant Director of Philanthropy
Baltimore, Moldova · Full Time
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- Experience
- 2–3 yrs
- Salary
- USD 64,501 – USD 114,089 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Eligibility
- Candidates with a bachelor’s degree and 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor relations, events, advancement communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field may apply. Experience in academic, healthcare, or research settings is preferred.
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Job description
Overview
Kennedy Krieger Institute is hiring an Assistant Director of Philanthropy to join a collaborative development team focused on supporting individuals and families through meaningful fundraising work. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys mission-driven relationship building, bringing fresh ideas, and contributing to a high-performing environment.
The role centers on strengthening donor connections, expanding philanthropic support, and working alongside experienced colleagues in a fast-paced setting that values initiative, positivity, and professional growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent the organization with donors and prospects, building lasting relationships that help sustain philanthropic support.
- Develop and move a donor pipeline by qualifying prospects, increasing annual giving, and helping advance supporters toward major and planned gifts with team collaboration.
- Track progress against performance targets tied to outreach activity, funds raised, new prospect identification, and proposals delivered.
- Draft persuasive donor-facing materials such as proposals, solicitation content, and stewardship communications tailored to individual supporters.
- Review donor data and giving trends to guide outreach priorities and identify new opportunities.
- Partner with internal teams and leadership to improve engagement strategies and create a smooth, positive donor experience.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree is mandatory.
- Applicants should have 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in fundraising, donor relations, event support, advancement communications, public relations, marketing, or a related area.
- Experience in academic, healthcare, or research environments is an advantage.
Compensation
The stated salary range for this role is $64,501.01 to $114,089.46 per year.
Benefits
The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief, childcare subsidies, dependent college tuition grants, and free parking. Employees also receive generous paid time off and access to strong professional development opportunities, subject to eligibility rules.
Additional Information
Equal opportunity employer. The posting notes EOE/M/F/D/V.