University of Louisville
Executive Director of Philanthropy, Schools and Colleges
University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201
Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the University of Louisville in the search for an Executive Director of Philanthropy, Schools and Colleges as the university builds towards a transformative comprehensive campaign.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, the Executive Director of Philanthropy, Colleges and Units will recruit, train, and inspire the UofL Belknap campus philanthropy front-line staff, providing oversight, direction, and coaching based on best practices in major gift fundraising. The Belknap campus includes the Speed School of Engineering, College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, Brandeis School of Law, School of Music, Kent School of Social Work, College of Education and Human Development, Division of Student Affairs, and University Libraries. The position includes planning and implementation of a philanthropic gift program with emphasis on major gift cultivation and solicitation, as well as directly managing an assigned portfolio of major gift donors/prospects. In addition to meeting fundraising goals and supervising a team of philanthropy professionals, the Executive Director is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal and external constituencies to meet annual goals and support the strategic priorities of the university.
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 inmore than 60 fields, master's degrees inover 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.
Located just south of the heart of Kentucky's largest city, UofL's Belknap Campus is home to eight of the university's 12 academic schools and colleges, as well as L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium (football), Owsley B. Frazier Cardinal Park (softball), a track and soccer stadium, Bass-Rudd Tennis Center, and Patterson Stadium (baseball). It is considered the school's main campus and includes 274 acres. As an Arbor Day Foundation-recognized "Tree Campus USA" for more than a decade, combined with its intimate college setting and close proximity between student housing, classrooms, dining, and more, getting around Belknap Campus is a gorgeous walk in the park.
A bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience is required for this position. An advanced degree and/or professional certification in fundraising is 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 rsum. 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 $130,000 to $160,000 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 Tom Herbert at
tomherbert@aspenleadershipgroup.com .
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/5669
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Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President of Philanthropy, the Executive Director of Philanthropy, Colleges and Units will recruit, train, and inspire the UofL Belknap campus philanthropy front-line staff, providing oversight, direction, and coaching based on best practices in major gift fundraising. The Belknap campus includes the Speed School of Engineering, College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, Brandeis School of Law, School of Music, Kent School of Social Work, College of Education and Human Development, Division of Student Affairs, and University Libraries. The position includes planning and implementation of a philanthropic gift program with emphasis on major gift cultivation and solicitation, as well as directly managing an assigned portfolio of major gift donors/prospects. In addition to meeting fundraising goals and supervising a team of philanthropy professionals, the Executive Director is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal and external constituencies to meet annual goals and support the strategic priorities of the university.
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 inmore than 60 fields, master's degrees inover 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.
Located just south of the heart of Kentucky's largest city, UofL's Belknap Campus is home to eight of the university's 12 academic schools and colleges, as well as L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium (football), Owsley B. Frazier Cardinal Park (softball), a track and soccer stadium, Bass-Rudd Tennis Center, and Patterson Stadium (baseball). It is considered the school's main campus and includes 274 acres. As an Arbor Day Foundation-recognized "Tree Campus USA" for more than a decade, combined with its intimate college setting and close proximity between student housing, classrooms, dining, and more, getting around Belknap Campus is a gorgeous walk in the park.
A bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience is required for this position. An advanced degree and/or professional certification in fundraising is 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 rsum. 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 $130,000 to $160,000 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 Tom Herbert at
tomherbert@aspenleadershipgroup.com .
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/5669
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