College Philanthropy Director Associate

Job Title
College Philanthropy Director Associate

Requisition Number
RE54145

Working Title
Director of Philanthropy - Design

Department Name
14000:Office Of Philanthropy

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
48

Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/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

Sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs. Intermittent job-related travel.

Shift

Monday-Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Some evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Summary

Managed jointly by the UK Philanthropy Office and the College of Design, the Philanthropy Director Associate (Director of Philanthropy – Design) is responsible for the overall leadership of philanthropy activities within the College of Design. 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. The Philanthropy Director Associate is also responsible for managing the volunteer philanthropy leadership council. They may supervise and manage other philanthropy staff in the college, providing mentorship, guidance, fundraising strategy (including prospect strategies and next steps), and ensuring that they are meeting their portfolio, visit, proposal, and yield metrics.

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!

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
04/29/2026

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