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Senior Academic Philanthropy Leader Kim M. Morton, JD, MA, Named New Associate Dean for Development at University of Maryland Medicine

November 03, 2023

New Associate Dean Brings Strong Track Record of Success to Newly-Aligned UMSOM and UMMC Advancement Unit

Kim M. Morton, JD, MAUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) Dean Mark T. Gladwin, MD, along with University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC) President and CEO, Bert W. O'Malley, MD, announced today that Kim M. Morton, JD, MA, who has led advancement operations for major academic and healthcare institutions during her career, will become Associate Dean for Development at University of Maryland Medicine Philanthropy, the joint advancement operation of the UMSOM and UMMC. Ms. Morton, who was selected as the top candidate, following a national search, will report to Heather Culp, Senior Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer and Senior Associate Dean.  Her appointment will begin December 18.

Ms. Morton, who is currently Senior Associate Vice President for Advancement at The Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington, DC, has served in development leadership roles at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), The Bryn Mawr School, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.  Her 15-year tenure at JHU included serving as Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations for the School of Advanced International Studies, Senior Director of Development for the Wilmer Eye Institute, and Senior Associate Director of Development for the JHU School of Medicine’s Department of Neurology.

Mark T. Gladwin, MDThe appointment of Ms. Morton follows the recent alignment of the UMSOM and UMMC Development Offices under the leadership of Ms. Culp as Chief Philanthropy Officer for the combined entity, University of Maryland Medicine Philanthropy. 

“It is a particularly exciting and dynamic time right now at the University of Maryland Medicine,” said Dean Gladwin. “We are all looking forward to having Kim Morton join our senior management team as we continue to accelerate our strong momentum in research, clinical care, education, and community partnerships.  I believe that her impressive track record of leadership and philanthropic success will help move our institution forward in significant and transformative ways.”

Bert W. O'Malley, MD“Combining the philanthropic efforts of both UMSOM and UMMC allows the joint operation to better focus on our donors, which will impact innovation and patient care across the spectrum,” Dr. O’Malley said.Kim Morton’s leadership will be crucial to our success as we care for our patients in the West Baltimore community, the state of Maryland, and beyond.”

Ms. Culp added:  ”I am thrilled to welcome Kim as a senior member of our growing team.  As we build a new model designed to align the philanthropic efforts of UMSOM and UMMC, Kim will play an integral role in developing our donor-centric strategies. We are committed to creating a best-in-class fundraising operation and a culture of philanthropy that empowers team members, builds relationships with supporters based on foundations of trust, and allows us to bring hope and serve as a conduit to those who need it most.”

Heather CulpIn her new role, Ms. Morton will report to Ms. Culp and work closely with Dean Gladwin as part of the School’s senior leadership team, to create opportunities for major giving and to build a collaborative culture of philanthropy.  Specifically, she will be charged with leading the front-line fundraising team in order to increase private philanthropic support from grateful patients, alumni and friends, as well as from corporations, and foundations.  She will also play an integral role in shaping the strategic vision for UMM Philanthropy.

Ms. Morton has achieved significant philanthropic success during her career. She has managed large teams and portfolios of major and principal gift donors, exceeding campaign goals, and working with thousands of grateful patients and alumni during her fundraising career.  Her background working in academic medicine, as well as leading the fundraising efforts in a variety of professional schools, uniquely positions her for success.

“I am excited to partner with Heather Culp, Dean Gladwin, Dr. O'Malley, and the talented team at University of Maryland Medicine Philanthropy,” Ms. Morton said.  “Together, we will harness the transformative power of medical philanthropy to benefit patients, faculty, staff, and students.”

Ms. Morton’s educational background includes a JD Degree and an MA Degree in International Affairs from George Washington University; a BA Degree in French and Political Science from Wellesley College in Boston, MA, and a year of study in Provence at the Institute d’Etudes Politiques.  She is proficient in French, an avid traveler, and volunteers for various community service organizations.

About the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Now in its third century, the University of Maryland School of Medicine was chartered in 1807 as the first public medical school in the United States. It continues today as one of the fastest growing, top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world -- with 46 academic departments, centers, institutes, and programs, and a faculty of more than 3,000 physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals, including members of the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences, and a distinguished two-time winner of the Albert E. Lasker Award in Medical Research. With an operating budget of more than $1.2 billion, the School of Medicine works closely in partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center and Medical System to provide research-intensive, academic, and clinically based care for nearly 2 million patients each year. The School of Medicine has more than $500 million in extramural funding, with most of its academic departments highly ranked among all medical schools in the nation in research funding. As one of the seven professional schools that make up the University of Maryland, Baltimore campus, the School of Medicine has a total population of nearly 9,000 faculty and staff, including 2,500 students, trainees, residents, and fellows. The School of Medicine, which ranks as the 8th highest among public medical schools in research productivity (according to the Association of American Medical Colleges profile) is an innovator in translational medicine, with 606 active patents and 52 start-up companies. In the latest U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Medical Schools, published in 2023, the UM School of Medicine is ranked #10 among the 92 public medical schools in the U.S., and in the top 16 percent (#32) of all 192 public and private U.S. medical schools. The School of Medicine works locally, nationally, and globally, with research and treatment facilities in 36 countries around the world. Visit medschool.umaryland.edu

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