College Philanthropy Officer Senior

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title College Philanthropy Officer Senior Requisition Number RE55189 Working Title College Philanthropy Officer Senior - Major Gifts Department Name 8F004:B&E Development & Advance Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 48 Salary Range $64,210-105,914/year Type of Position Staff 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

Lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs.; Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; Performing repetitive motion tasks; Effectively communicating with individuals from varying backgrounds and professional levels; Extensive travel.

Shift

Typically Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm; nights and weekends as needed for work and travel.

Job Summary

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is recruiting two College Philanthropy Officer Senior positions for fundraising of major gifts. Each position is responsible for managing an active portfolio of 75-100 donors and prospects and raise $1.5 million to $3 million annually. Reporting to the College Philanthropy Director Senior, the successful candidate will conduct 100-125 face-to-face visits, deliver 20-30 proposals, and close 15-20 major gifts ($25,000+ capacity) per year while generating at least five planned giving leads. This results-driven role requires a professional with a proven fundraising track record and exceptional communication skills.

The Gatton College of Business and Economics offers a unique opportunity for fundraising professionals to create transformational impact while building relationships with an extraordinary network of alumni, donors, and corporate leaders. Fundraisers work with passionate and highly successful Gatton graduates, including executives, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators who are committed to investing in the next generation of business leaders.

The role also provides meaningful engagement with prominent Kentucky and nationally recognized companies that partner with Gatton to advance student success, workforce development, experiential learning, and research. Every philanthropic investment directly impacts students by expanding access to scholarships, supporting hands-on learning opportunities, enhancing global experiences, and attracting world-class faculty.

The Gatton College of Business and Economics just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK's campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky's citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College's tagline of "Blue Means Business".

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Philanthropic fundraising and/or graduate degree preferred.

5+ years of direct fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.

Deadline to Apply 08/12/2026 Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years of fundraising/sales or related experience do you have?

• None

• More than 0 years, up through 2 years

• More than 2 years, up through 4 years

• More than 4 years, up through 6 years

• More than 6 years

• • Please describe the two largest major gifts you identified, cultivated and successfully secured. Include the amounts and the steps taken to successfully secure them.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of paid work experience do you have developing and managing a portfolio of major gift prospects?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents