The Susan M. MacDonald Memorial Fund in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology was created to help launch women scholars in honor of the late Dr. MacDonald. Dr. MacDonald was a staunch advocate for women faculty throughout her 36 years at Hopkins. She passed away on Sept 9, 2020. To read her full obituary, […]
Development

COVID-19 Philanthropic Response
Posted by Mark Anderson | AdministrationWe have received expressions of interest from individuals who would like to support the immediate needs of care providers at Johns Hopkins with regard to COVID-19. In that spirit, The Fund at Johns Hopkins Medicine has created a general link for philanthropic support of the COVID-19 Response that can be shared externally or on social media at […]
Mar 19, 2020

Developments from the Development Office
Posted by kbennett | AdministrationThe Department of Medicine Development team, in partnership with exceptional faculty, staff and academic leaders, produced outstanding philanthropic results raising $28.8M in fiscal year 2019. Our collaboration resulted in numerous transformational donor stories. Here are a few highlights: An anonymous donor has committed to supporting four faculty members as Center for Innovative Medicine (CIM) Scholars. […]
Aug 2, 2019

Developments from the Development Office
Posted by kbennett | AdministrationThe Department of Medicine Development Office is off to a strong start as we enter the third quarter of the fiscal year, reaching nearly $11.3M of our $22.68M goal: half of our yearly goal. $1M from Mrs. Barbara Cromwell for Dr. John Aucott in the Lyme Disease Research Center. $100K from an anonymous donor to […]
Feb 1, 2019

Constantine Named Director of Development
Posted by kbennett | Congratulations, LeadershipKimberly Constantine will join the Department of Medicine as our new executive director of development. Kimberly comes to us from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) where she served as executive director of clinical development. She has produced outstanding philanthropic results in the education sector for more than 22 years while serving large complex […]
Jan 2, 2019

Why We Give: Tara Sakraida Parker and Richard Parker
Posted by kbennett | Administration, Patient CareExcerpted from “Investing in Genius” by Sue DePasquale in the Holiday 2018 Issue of Breakthrough magazine. Most kids bounce back from a bout with a sore throat or a cold within a week. But not Tara Sakraida Parker. Throughout her childhood years growing up in Oregon, she was chronically sick—with tonsillitis, sinusitis and ear infections. […]
Dec 10, 2018

Developments from the Development Office
Posted by kbennett | AdministrationThe Department of Medicine development team has hit the ground running in FY19 with an ambitious goal of $22.68M. Some highlights from the first quarter include: $25K for the Division of Endocrinology from an anonymous donor to support the Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Innovation Fund. The gift will support the lab of Fred Anokye-Danso, MSc, […]
Oct 26, 2018

State of the Department Recap
Posted by kbennett | AdministrationToday's State of the Department marked the opening of this year's Medical Grand Rounds. In his address, Mark Anderson reviewed highlights from the past year including findings from the departmental five-year review, and shared his goals for the year ahead. Thank you to everyone who attended. We look forward to another productive year. Highlights include: Launch […]
Sep 7, 2018

Developments from the Development Office
Posted by kbennett | AdministrationThe Department of Medicine Development Office is pleased to share that we have exceeded our annual goal, raising $26.2M in FY18 which will be directed towards faculty and program support, research and unrestricted use. Several highlights of our year include: $375K pledge supporting the Murex Leadership Award in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care […]
Aug 30, 2018

Sowell to Step Down as Senior Director of Development
Posted by kbennett | CongratulationsAshlyn Sowell will step down as the Senior Director of Development for the Department of Medicine to begin a new position on September 17. She has accepted the newly created position of Associate Vice President of Campaign Operations and Engagement in the Office of the Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations. In her new […]
Aug 14, 2018