Philanthropy Specialist-Donor Relations

Director Of Strategic Stakeholder Engagement

The UK College of Medicine seeks a Director of Strategic Stakeholder Engagement to join our growing team. The Director will report to the Senior Director and be an essential catalyst for engagement programs in the College, with the goal of increasing GME alumni engagement and maximizing potential fundraising and utilization from these constituents. (As an Optional Attachment in Special Request 1, please attach a Writing Sample)

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities : Exceptional relationship building skills, planning and organization, attention to detail, extreme professionalism.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education / Experience : At least 7 years of direct philanthropy administration or philanthropic gift officer experience.

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 02 / 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.

Posting Specific Questions :

• Name a time when your partnership with a gift officer led to a major gift? (Open Ended Question)
• Which best describes your experience developing plans to keep donors loyal to an institution? (Open Ended Question)
• Have you had experience working with various constituent groups in an organization as it relates to endowed accounts? (Open Ended Question)
• Describe your experience developing a cultivation strategy for donors who have already made a major gift but who could make another gift? (Open Ended Question)

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