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Assistant Director of Philanthropy

Maryland Nonprofits
Baltimore, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026
Are you looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference? Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking an Assistant Director of Philanthropy to join a collaborative, mission-driven development team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families every day.

In this role, you will partner with experienced fundraising professionals to build meaningful donor relationships, contribute new ideas, and grow your career in a supportive and purpose-driven environment. We’re looking for a motivated, relationship-oriented professional who brings initiative, positivity, and a commitment to excellence.

If you are energized by connecting people to a powerful mission and thrive in a fast-paced, goal-oriented setting, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and steward donor relationships: Serve as an ambassador for Kennedy Krieger Institute by engaging a portfolio of donors and prospects to build long-term philanthropic support.
  • Manage and grow a pipeline: Identify, qualify, and advance donors—expanding annual support and helping move individuals toward major and planned giving in collaboration with colleagues.
  • Achieve measurable impact: Meet performance goals related to outreach, funds raised, new prospects identified, and proposals submitted.
  • Develop donor-focused communications: Create compelling proposals, solicitation materials, and stewardship communications tailored to individual donors.
  • Use data to drive strategy: Analyze giving patterns and donor insights to prioritize outreach and uncover new opportunities.
  • Collaborate across the organization: Work closely with colleagues and leadership to strengthen engagement strategies and ensure a positive, seamless donor experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • Minimum 2-3 years of experience in fundraising and donor relations, events, advancement communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field is required.
  • Experience working in academic, healthcare, or research settings is preferred.

Pay range: $64,501.01- $114,089.46/Yr.

Benefits

Kennedy Krieger offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief, childcare subsidies, dependent college tuition grants and free parking. In addition, we offer generous time off and rich professional development opportunities. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. More information here.

Learn more and apply now: https://jobs.kennedykrieger.org/baltimore-md/assistant-director-philanthropy/4427D2F230A74953929374391978BD86/job/

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Salary : $64,501 - $114,089

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