Philanthropy Director Assoc/Healthcare

Job Title
Philanthropy Director Assoc/Healthcare


Requisition Number
RE50112


Working Title
Director of Philanthropic Partnerships & Children's Miracle Network


Department Name
14000:Office Of Development


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
48


Salary Range
$62,941-103,834/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BA



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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 meeting purposes.



Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional evenings and weekends per departmental needs.



Job Summary

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on Kentuckian’s lives? The Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is seeking a Director of Philanthropic Partnerships on the Philanthropic Partnerships, Events & Programs team. In this dynamic role, you’ll lead the charge for fundraising initiatives for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Programs (CMN) as well as other cause marketing partnerships benefiting UKHC & Kentucky Children’s Hospital (KCH), ensuring that our cause activations help to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families.

As the Director of Philanthropic Partnerships, you’ll craft and execute innovative strategies to engage corporate/organizational donors and partners, building meaningful relationships with faculty, administrative leaders, and patient families. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will cultivate and maintain a robust portfolio of supporters, guiding them to deepen their commitment to UKHC & KCH. You’ll be at the heart of our community, actively participating in the daily activities of UK HealthCare, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and the College of Medicine. Collaborating with internal and external program stakeholders, you’ll champion philanthropic initiatives that make a real difference. Leading two dedicated team members, you’ll inspire and mentor them to achieve their goals while managing the CMN program budget with fiscal responsibility.

If you’re a passionate and strategic philanthropy or cause marketing professional with a proven track record in partnership or corporate fundraising, we invite you to join our mission. Together, we can create a healthier future for Kentucky.

Instructions for Specific Requests (Optional): Please upload samples of cause related campaigns you have managed under the Applicant Document label; Specific Request 1 and Specific Request 2, if applicable.

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!

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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Ability to make and execute marketing or philanthropy plans, excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking and written communication skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience/skills with sales, marketing, media, donor relations, community relations, writing and editing.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience in community relations, fundraising, sponsorship sales, marketing or public relations.

Driver’s license preferred



Deadline to Apply
05/12/2025


Our University Community

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