College Philanthropy Officer/Major Gifts - Military veterans preferred

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Lifting, pushing and/or pulling of objects up to 10 lbs.; Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time; Performing repetitive motion tasks; Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied professional levels; Extensive travel.

Typically Monday – Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.; and nights and weekends as needed for work and travel.

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is recruiting for a Major Gifts Officer. This position will focus on raising major gifts ($25K and above) for the Gatton College. This position is critical to the office in carrying out the Dean’s mission for philanthropic support for scholarships, programs, fellowships, and the Capital Campaign.

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK’s campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky’s citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College’s tagline of “Blue Means Business”.

5+ years of direct fundraising experience, preferably in higher education

Philanthropic fundraising and/or graduate degree strongly preferred.

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