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Philanthropy Officer Senior-Major Gifts in Lexington, Kentucky at University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

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

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitlePhilanthropy Officer Senior-Major Gifts
Requisition NumberRE46585
Working TitleDirector of Philanthropy, Women and Children’s Health
Department Name14000:Office Of Development
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level48
Salary Range$62,941-103,834/year
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BA

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

7 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
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.
Shift
Primarily Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with occasional evenings and weekends per departmental needs.
Job Summary
The UK College of Medicine and Kentucky Children’s Hospital Office of Philanthropy seeks a Director of Philanthropy, Women and Children’s Health. The Director will report to the Executive Director and will oversee all aspects of major and leadership giving philanthropy for KCH, Pediatrics, and OB/GYN.

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!
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ability to work within a complex healthcare environment, navigating a matrix of relationships to engage donors in the mission of UK HealthCare and our various programs; outstanding written and oral communication skills; superior interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work effectively and cooperatively with volunteers, administration, physicians, staff, and donors; self-motivation with enormous energy and a capacity for hard work in a goal-oriented environment; demonstrated ability to leverage effectively the time of physicians and others in contact with donors. This includes strong preparation and good judgement; maturity and unquestioned integrity, particularly as it relates to patient medical information; must comply with HIPPA privacy law; the ability to travel to meet with current and prospective donors of UK HealthCare; a commitment to the values and mission of the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
none
Deadline to Apply08/22/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

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 check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Have you held a previous job that required travel and measured metrics as part or all of your job requirements?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Making relationships and connecting donors to the University of Kentucky is critical to the success of this position. Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to successfully develop and maintain productive relationships with others.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * How many years of paid work experience do you have developing and managing a portfolio of client or major gift prospects (individual donors, not grants)?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * This role requires an exceptional attention to detail and program/event management experience. Please provide an example of a professional scenario that highlights your skill sets in these areas?

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * This role requires balancing many projects, ideas, and events at once while remaining focused on increasing philanthropic support. What skills would you deem most useful when trying to perform well in this role?

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * The Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE) recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. These values are collaboration, communication, mission driven, mutual respect, innovation and transparency. Please choose one of the PAE values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.

    (Open Ended Question)

  7. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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