Philanthropy Specialist-Donor Relations

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePhilanthropy Specialist-Donor RelationsRequisition NumberRE54129Working TitleDirector of GME InitiativesDepartment Name7H0PH: COM PhilanthropyWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level46Salary Range$52,021-85,800/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience

5 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsSitting at computer workstation for extended periods; repetitive motion.


ShiftMonday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm. Evenings and weekends based on departmental need.Job SummaryThe UK College of Medicine seeks a Director of GME Initiatives to join our growing team. The Director will report to the Senior Director and will oversee the daily operations of all GME philanthropic strategies in the College with the goal of increasing GME philanthropy and maximizing potential fundraising and utilization from these constituents.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesExceptional relationship building skills, planning and organization, attention to detail, professionalism.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceDirect philanthropy administration experience or roles requiring complex problem-solving and relationship management.Deadline to Apply05/06/2026Our University CommunityWe 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe an example of a time when you developed a strategy to engage a group of stakeholders (clients, donors, etc.), including which actions you took and what the outcome of the strategy was.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Have you had experience working with various constituent groups in an organization as it relates to donor-funded accounts?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Please describe your experience with building a process/policy/procedure where none had existed previously.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

PI284089839