Join the University of Kentucky as a Senior Director of Philanthropy . 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. Your responsibilities will include: Leading a cross-functional team of philanthropy communications and stewardship professionals. Directing executive-level communications, including proposal development for principal gifts and message preparation for donor engagements. Coordinating stewardship strategy that deepens donor relationships and drives retention. Ensuring message alignment across all philanthropic communications, partnering with marketing and communications teams university-wide. The ideal candidate will have a MA and 8 years of related experience. Experience with MS Windows and knowledge of strategic philanthropy communications and donor stewardship are also required. The University of Kentucky offers exceptional benefits and is committed to taking care of its employees. The University is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. 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.

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