John Darlington

John Darlington serves as the Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Columbia University Irving Medical Center since August 2021, following previous roles at Columbia Business School and the University of San Francisco, where significant fundraising accomplishments include securing millions in research gifts and developing strategic initiatives. Throughout a diverse career in nonprofit and higher education fundraising, John has consistently built robust pipelines of corporate and foundation prospects, managed substantial grant portfolios, and fostered partnerships to advance organizational priorities. Educational credentials include a Master of Social Work from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley.