Derrick T. Smith

Director of Development at National Medical Fellowships

Derrick T. Smith has a diverse work experience in the field of development and fundraising. Derrick T. most recently worked as the Director of Development at National Medical Fellowships, Inc. starting in March 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Assistant Vice President & Chief Development Officer for the Delaware Valley Region at Nemours from March 2021 to April 2022. Before that, they held the position of Senior Director of Development at Curtis Institute of Music from February 2019 to March 2021. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Executive Director at CCS Fundraising from January 2017 to February 2019, as well as an Associate Director at the University of Pennsylvania from September 2015 to January 2017. Their earliest work experience includes the role of Assistant Director at Dartmouth College from September 2011 to September 2015. Derrick has demonstrated leadership skills in overseeing fundraising strategies, managing teams, and executing successful capital campaigns. Derrick T. has also been actively involved in building relationships with donors and representing organizations in the community.

Derrick T. Smith has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Language from Dartmouth College. Additionally, they completed an Intensive Summer Program in Organic Chemistry at Harvard University. There are no specific start or end years provided for either of these educational experiences.

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  • Director of Development

    March, 2023 - present