College Philanthropy Officer SeniorUniversity of Kentucky

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Extended periods of sitting and standing; repetitive motion tasks; standing and/or walking with up to 10 lbs. This position may require traveling around the city and region for donor meetings.

Primarily Monday through Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends per departmental needs.

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a College Philanthropy Officer who will play a pivotal role in advancing the land-grant mission. Under the direction of the Senior Director, the Philanthropy Officer will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, cultivating long-term relationships that lead to significant philanthropic support.

Working in close collaboration with faculty leaders, department chairs, and colleagues across UK, the Officer will:

We’re seeking a mission-driven relationship builder who brings:

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.

Microsoft Office Suite. The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, and professional expertise to communicate effectively within the university environment, with stakeholders, and with Kentucky citizens.

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 7 years of philanthropic experience preferred.

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.

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.