"Director of Regional Philanthropy"

Director of Regional Philanthropy

Company: University of Louisville

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Category: Development and Fundraising

Type: Full-Time

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the University of Louisville in the search for a Director of Regional Philanthropy as the university builds towards a transformative comprehensive campaign.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, the Director of Regional Philanthropy will play a key role – individually and collectively – in cultivating long-term relationships with donors who have the capacity to make transformative gifts, while leveraging the relationships and vision of university leaders to secure support for strategic university priorities and initiatives. The Director of Regional Philanthropy will be a seasoned and exceptional team-oriented fundraising professional with a demonstrated successful history of securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts. The Director will identify and engage new alumni, friends, and corporate partners in a targeted region. This position will convene campus partners and advise on the development of coordinated strategies aimed to maximize the lifetime engagement and support of a portfolio of new high-net-worth prospects.

As one of only 21 universities in the United States to earn recognition by the Carnegie Foundation as both a Research 1 and Opportunity College university, UofL is uniquely positioned to impact lives in areas of student success, research, and innovation. Also recognized as a Carnegie Community Engaged university, the university's dynamic connection with local and global communities provides unparalleled opportunities for students and citizens. UofL prepares today's students to be tomorrow's leaders, whatever their passions may be. UofL's more than 24,000 students study in 12 schools and colleges offering undergraduate degrees in more than 60 fields, master's degrees in over 75 areas, and doctoral and professional degrees in more than 35 disciplines. UofL is a producer of top scholars, including over 170 Fulbright Scholarships awarded since 2003 – more than all other Kentucky four-year public institutions combined.

A bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience are required for this position. Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience as a fundraising leader in a complex, decentralized, comprehensive university environment, an advanced degree, and/or a professional fundraising certification are preferred. The University of Louisville will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to UofL, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of the University of Louisville, as well as the responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000 annually.

The University of Louisville is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Tonya Malik-Carson at tonyamc@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/5675.

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