Senior Director of Philanthropy
Requisition Number:RE51603
Working Title:Sr. Director of Philanthropy for Communications & Donor Stewardship
Department Name:14000:Office Of Development
Work Location:Lexington, KY
Grade Level:50
Salary Range:$81,640-138,798/year
Type of Position:Staff
Position Time Status :Full-Time
Required Education:MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:: Required Related Experience:8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification:None
Physical Requirements:Working in front of a computer; Sitting for extended periods of time.
Shift:Working hours are Monday – Friday; generally from 8:00am to 5:00pm. As an exempt employee you may be expected to work outside these hours, if necessary, to accomplish tasks of the position
Job Summary:As Senior Director of Philanthropy for Communications & Donor Stewardship, you will lead the charge in shaping how the university connects with its generous supporters. You will provide strategic oversight for all donor communications and stewardship efforts tied to the university’s colleges and units — with a focus on cultivating major ($100K+) and principal ($1M+) gifts.
You will craft and lead high-impact, donor-centered communications strategies across platforms, from custom proposals to campaign materials, ensuring every message reflects the university’s brand, values and philanthropic vision. You’ll serve as a strategic advisor to the Vice President for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement and play a key role in advancing future campaign readiness through compelling storytelling and message alignment.Experience with MS Windows and knowledge of strategic philanthropy communications and donor stewardship; knowledge of multimedia communications and best practices.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :Yes
Preferred Education/Experience:Degree in Communications or Marketing.
Deadline to Apply:10/13/2025
Our University Community: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....a live-out role, and we are looking for someone who can work part-time, providing essential support for our loved one. The primary... ...ensuring a nurturing environment. We offer a competitive wage of $15.50 per hour for the right candidate. This is a great opportunity for...
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