Assoc. Dean of Dev.

At Johns Hopkins, the mission of Development and Alumni Relations is to build enduring relationships that result in advocacy and philanthropic support for the institution. We are deeply committed to and aligned with the academic mission of the institution. Our work supports its focus on research, teaching, and patient care, and its role as a higher education leader on the global stage. We strive to strengthen Johns Hopkins University and Medicine through partnerships with donors, volunteers, faculty, alumni, friends, and patients.

Located in Baltimore, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing is a globally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and practice. In U.
S. News & World Report rankings, the school is No. 1 nationally for its DNP program and No. 2 for its master’s. In addition, JHSON is ranked as the No. 3 nursing school in the world by QS World University. The school is an eight-time recipient of the INSIGHT Into Academia Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Distinction (HEED) Award and a seven-time Best School for Men in Nursing award recipient. Dean Sarah Szanton, recently recognized by Forbes 50 over 50 list for her impact on health, leads a school known for excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to advancing nursing and improving the health of the nation.

The School of Nursing has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations to advance the program and support the strongly rooted mission of this esteemed School. The Associate Dean will provide strategic leadership for the program and associated team. This position is responsible for implementation of all fundraising strategies and activities, and for carrying forward the mission and vision of the School. The Associate Dean is responsible for planning and conducting all aspects of fundraising, including orchestration of major fundraising campaigns and other related programmatic activities
- involving major and principal gifts, alumni affairs, corporate and foundation relations, and special events. The Associate Dean supports the School’s advisory board, assisting with recruitment of new members and their engagement to advance the priorities of the School. The Associate Dean works closely with colleagues across the institution to harness collaborative fundraising opportunities across Johns Hopkins University and Medicine. This position is required to build exceptional partnerships across the institution in deepening the impact of shared priorities, initiatives, and donor relationships.

The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of the School of Nursing and the Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. This role has an onsite presence expectation of at least four days per week in Baltimore.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

Development Strategy, Execution and Team Leadership

• Provide overall strategic leadership for development and alumni relations.
• Develop and lead effective philanthropic fundraising strategies to obtain, maintain and grow funding support for the School’s priorities from individuals, alumni, corporations, non-profit partners and philanthropic foundations.
• Bring creativity and innovation in the discovery, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of significant prospects and donors. Identify opportunities within and beyond the JHSON alumni base to engage prospective donors on behalf of the school’s mission.
• Manage a staff of professional fundraisers and support personnel in annual work-planning and goal-setting process; navigate institutional changes with poise and stability to ensure the team continues to meet ambitious goals within an ever-changing environment.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy that positions the school for success in an ambitious, multi-year campaign. Develop campaign themes, outreach and communications strategies. Partner with the Dean to establish future campaign priorities and budgets – both school specific and collaborative efforts with other divisions of JHU.
• Oversee the development, management and composition of volunteer board and committees, primarily the Nursing Advisory Board. Engage board members with key philanthropic initiatives and campaign giving.
• Define and lead a comprehensive alumni relations strategy. Coordinate, as appropriate, with the University’s alumni relations program to develop and implement an outreach strategy to engage and involve constituents in supporting the school.
• Lead fundraising for strategic priorities and ensure fiscal goals and priorities are achieved.
• Lead efforts to identify and develop prospect pipeline, engaging academic leaders and key volunteers in the process.
• Manage a portfolio of more than 50 major and principal gift prospects.
• Oversee and manage a robust and effective stewardship plan for JHSON including strategic communications and