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Job Title Philanthropy Dir Assoc Sr/Student Success Requisition Number RE49318 Working Title Director of Philanthropy, Student Success Department Name 14000:Office Of Development Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 49 Salary Range $72,405-119,496/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience 8 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels. Must have ability to travel throughout Kentucky and the U.S. for donor visits. Shift Days; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Monday – Friday, with some weekends and evenings Job Summary Managed jointly by the UK Philanthropy Office and the Office for Student Success, the Philanthropy Director Associate Senior (Director of Philanthropy) is responsible for the overall leadership of philanthropy activities for the Office of Vice President for Student Success (OVPSS). With a primary focus on major gift fundraising at high giving levels, the incumbent will engage in progressively more sophisticated philanthropic giving conversations with major gift donors and prospects of greater capacity. Manage volunteer philanthropy leadership council. The Director of Philanthropy will be an active participant in the daily activities of the Office for Student Success, particularly those relating to Student Success unit support and philanthropy. The incumbent will maintain open lines of communication with area lead AVPs and Student Success unit leaders as appropriate on ongoing philanthropic initiatives. Other duties as assigned.

The culture within the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) is built on our shared core values CoMMIT– Collaboration, Communication, Mission Driven, Mutual Respect, Innovation and Transparency.

By applying for a position within UK PAE, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our six values. It is important you share these values in order to be part of our committed team! Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will be a strong, collaborative leader with a proven record of success in building and sustaining relationships that foster major gift giving. This position requires an individual who understands person-to-person relationships and has the ability to convincingly articulate the vision and priorities of the University and match them to the interests of prospective donors. Familiarity with planned giving, charitable gift arrangements as well as demonstrated experience in marketing, philanthropic messaging and persuasive writing is also desirable. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of eight years of professional fund raising experience, a demonstrated record of success and a minimum of 5 years in successful management of fundraising work planning. Experience at a higher education institution and an understanding of the Land-grant mission is preferred. Deadline to Apply 03/06/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.


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