Gina Scalise
Director of Major Gifts, Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Role
- Director of Major Gifts, Department of Neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Location
- Baltimore, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Gina Scalise
Dynamic professional with 19 years of experience in relationship development, fundraising and communications. Demonstrated success in the advancement field, including: principal, major, annual and planned giving; marketing and communications; cultivation and stewardship; strategic event planning; volunteer and project management. Proven track record in leveraging data to make strategic decisions. Effectively managed as a motivational team leader and fostered relationships through mentoring employees. Recognized for program management and executing innovative ideas. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with demonstrated public presentation and proficiency with written communication.
Experience
Director of Major Gifts, Department of Neurology
Nov 2025 — Present · Baltimore, MD, US
Manage a strategic portfolio of major and leadership gift prospects, with a primary focus on securing commitments in the $1M–$5M range and periodic engagement at the principal gift level ($5M+).• Develop and execute comprehensive cultivation and solicitation strategies, including preparing and presenting compelling six- and seven-figure proposals.• Build and steward long-term relationships with high-capacity donors, serving as an advisor on philanthropic opportunities aligned with departmental and divisional priorities.• Collaborate closely with senior university and medicine leadership to advance high-visibility fundraising initiatives and drive long-term financial sustainability.• Partner with faculty and leadership to shape philanthropic priorities and translate complex research, clinical, and academic programs into clear and inspiring cases for support.• Lead cross-functional collaboration with foundation, corporate, and planned giving teams to create blended, multi-stakeholder giving strategies and expand institutional partnerships.• Mentor junior fundraising staff and support talent pipeline strategies through targeted outreach and data-informed portfolio development.
Education
SUNY Geneseo
BA
2001 — 2005
Skills
- Fundraising
- Social Media
- Program Management
- Higher Education
- Press Releases
- Nonprofits
- Research
- Newsletters
- Event Planning
- Strategic Communications
- Marketing
- Editing
- Volunteer Management
- Management
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Copywriting
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