University of Kentucky
College Philanthropy Officer/Major Gifts
🇺🇸 Lexington, KY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $52K - $86K
💻 Other
🗓️ July 28th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Build and manage a portfolio of alumni and supporters to increase fundraising capacity.
- Identify, qualify, and engage prospects for Dean’s Circle and leadership-level gifts.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and university teams to promote the College's priorities.
- Represent the College at events, meetings, and in personal outreach efforts.
- Requires excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with ability to use alumni and donor databases.
- Preferred experience in sales, marketing, university student affairs, communications, or philanthropy.
- Must be willing and able to travel frequently; a driver’s license is preferred.
- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience.
- Salary range is $52,021 to $85,800 per year.
- Reports to Senior Director of Philanthropy within the College of Arts & Sciences.
College Philanthropy Officer/Major Gifts Full Description
Requisition Number | RE51044
Working Title | Assistant Director of Philanthropy
Department Name | 8E000:College of Arts & Sciences
Work Location | Lexington, KY
Grade Level | 46
Salary Range | $52,021-85,800/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 | 5 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification | None.
Physical Requirements | Sitting/standing for extended periods of time at workstation; walking to/from meetings; extensive travel.
Shift | Monday-Friday; 8:00 am-5:00 pm; and evenings and weekends.
Job Summary | The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking an Assistant Director of Philanthropy who will work to strengthen existing donor relationships and build new connections among alumni and other constituents with the goal of increasing fundraising capacity for the College of Arts and Sciences. This position focuses on building strong, authentic connections — with alumni, donors, and friends of the college — to increase support for students, faculty, and programs across the liberal arts and sciences. This position plays a key role in developing our next generation of donors, with an emphasis on discovery, cultivation, and meaningful stewardship.
This position will:
• Build and manage a dynamic portfolio of alumni and supporters
• Identify, qualify, and engage new prospects for Dean’s Circle and leadership-level gifts
• Partner with faculty and staff to lift up the College’s priorities and impact
• Collaborate across the college and university to grow philanthropic support
• Represent the College at events, meetings, and in personal outreach
This position reports to the Senior Director of Philanthropy and works closely with colleagues across the college — from associate deans and department heads to the alumni and events teams — to help tell the story of Arts and Sciences in powerful, compelling ways.
Goals and priorities for this role are developed in collaboration with the Senior Director, aligned with college-wide fundraising goals set by the Dean and Vice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. 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. We are seeking someone for thisposition who shows an active commitment to and expresses agreement to the UK Office of PAE’s six values. These values are integral to being a part of our team!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate convincingly the vision and priorities of the College and University are necessary. Demonstrated ability to establish and build strategic relationships. Willingness/ability to learn University’s alumni and donor databases. Must be willing and able to travel frequently for work-related assignments.
Driver’s License preferred.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No
Preferred Education/Experience | Demonstrated record of success in sales, marketing, relationship-building or work in a university setting in areas such as student affairs, communications or philanthropy. Must be a results-oriented individual with demonstrated experience working effectively with a diverse group of people. Ability and experience to work with a school, academic unit or nonprofit organization to establish, implement, and evaluate annual goals for contacts to build capacity for successful fundraising and volunteer engagement.
Deadline to Apply | 08/17/2025
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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
- * Describe your experience managing fundraising initiatives at an institution of higher learning.
(Open Ended Question) - * Please describe why you think it is important to raise money for the College of Arts and Sciences.
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