Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Philanthropy Officer Sr-Regional
Requisition Number
RE55341
Working Title
Major Gifts Director-Regional
Department Name
14000:Office Of Philanthropy
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
49
Salary Range
$73,861-121,888/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
Effectively communicating with individuals at various professional levels. Must have ability to travel throughout the region for donor meetings.
Shift
Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm, some evening, weekend and travel required
Job Summary
UK Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement is seeking a Director of Regional Philanthropy. Managed by the Assistant Vice President for College/Unit Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Officer Associate Senior-Major Gifts (Director of Regional Philanthropy) is responsible for increasing major gifts private support yield for an assigned region.
With a primary focus on major gift fundraising, the incumbent will collaborate with college and unit gift officers to engage in progressively more sophisticated philanthropic giving conversations with major gift donors and prospects of greater capacity.
The Director of Regional Philanthropy is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major gift donors and prospects. The incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining a portfolio and making face-to-face visits with major gift donors and prospects annually to advance the philanthropic relationship between them and the university.
This is a fully remote role with regular travel for in-person donor visits within an assigned region and occasional travel to campus for team meetings. Additionally, the Director of Regional Philanthropy may be assigned special projects to secure private support for University priorities.
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.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of professional fund raising experience; a demonstrated record of success and a minimum of 3 years in successful management of fundraising work planning. Experience at a higher education institution and an understanding of the Land-grant mission is preferred. Driver's License preferred.
Deadline to Apply
08/11/2026
