University of Kentucky

College Philanthropy Officer Senior

University of Kentucky • $64K — $105K *
Lexington, KY 40517In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of related experience in fundraising.
  • Proven track record in securing major gifts ($25,000+).
  • Experience in managing a large portfolio of donors and prospects (75-100).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of 75-100 donors and prospects.
  • Raise $1.5 million to $3 million annually.
  • Conduct 100-125 face-to-face donor visits per year.
  • Deliver 20-30 gift proposals annually.
  • Close 15-20 major gifts each year.
  • Generate at least five leads for planned giving.

Benefits

  • Engagement with prominent companies for student success initiatives.
  • Opportunity to impact scholarships and educational experiences directly.
  • Professional development through interaction with national and state-level partners.
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
College Philanthropy Officer Senior

Requisition Number
RE55189

Working Title
College Philanthropy Officer Senior - Major Gifts

Department Name
8F004:B&E Development & Advance

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$64,210-105,914/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs.; Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; Performing repetitive motion tasks; Effectively communicating with individuals from varying backgrounds and professional levels; Extensive travel.

Shift

Typically Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm; nights and weekends as needed for work and travel.

Job Summary

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is recruiting two College Philanthropy Officer Senior positions for fundraising of major gifts. Each position is responsible for managing an active portfolio of 75-100 donors and prospects and raise $1.5 million to $3 million annually. Reporting to the College Philanthropy Director Senior, the successful candidate will conduct 100-125 face-to-face visits, deliver 20-30 proposals, and close 15-20 major gifts ($25,000+ capacity) per year while generating at least five planned giving leads. This results-driven role requires a professional with a proven fundraising track record and exceptional communication skills.

The role also provides meaningful engagement with prominent Kentucky and nationally recognized companies that partner with Gatton to advance student success, workforce development, experiential learning, and research. Every philanthropic investment directly impacts students by expanding access to scholarships, supporting hands-on learning opportunities, enhancing global experiences, and attracting world-class faculty.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Philanthropic fundraising and/or graduate degree preferred.
5+ years of direct fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.

Deadline to Apply
09/02/2026
* Ladders Estimates

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