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University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Development Assistant II Requisition Number RE47386 Working Title Associate Director of Philanthropy - Events Department Name 14000:Office Of Development Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 45 Salary Range $47,278-78,000/year Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education BA Click here for more information about equivalencies: Required Related Experience 3 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification None Physical Requirements This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time; and occasionally carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Shift Primarily Monday through Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm. As an exempt-level position, additional hours will be required in order to meet job and departmental needs, including evenings and weekends as required for donor events and travel. Job Summary UK Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement and the Partnerships, Events, & Program Team is seeking an Associate Director - Events to support UK HealthCare units and the Health Colleges. The Associate Director will report to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, Partnerships, Events & Programs. With a primary focus on internal and third-party philanthropic events the Associate Director - Events will engage a variety of community partners to progressively increase giving. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and growth of internal and third-party fundraising events and other cause-related fundraising activations. The successful candidate for this role will have a track record of success in philanthropy, particularly in the realm of event fundraising, and/or cause marketing campaigns. The incumbent will also have exceptional oral and written communication skills, including the ability to engage and inspire both corporate and community leaders to influence increased giving. The Associate Director will also act as liaison to the UK Hospital Auxiliary, responsible for the solicitation, management, and execution of an annual granting program. 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! Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Ability to make and execute marketing and philanthropy plans; excellent interpersonal communication, public speaking and written communication skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience/skills with fundraising/sales, marketing, media, donor relations, community relations. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience At least four years’ experience in community relations, fundraising, marketing, or public relations preferred. Deadline to Apply 10/06/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). Choose the response that best represents your fundraising, marketing, public relations or related experience. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up trhough 5 years More than 5 years, up through 10 years More than 10 years Please indicate the number of years of paid work experience you have working in fundraising event planning and/or execution. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years Please indicate your amount of paid experience in fundraising/philanthropy. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years Please choose the response that best describes your amount of paid employment experience in a philanthropy/marketing/sales position in which you were responsible for revenue goal management, and where you interacted with donors or customers with a goal of driving gift revenue. None More than 0, up through 1 year More than 1 year, up through 3 years More than 3 years, up through 5 years More than 5 years Please describe your experience with personally calling on donors/constituents to further engage them in your organization. (Open Ended Question) Provide an example of a process you streamlined to create efficiencies, the outcome of that change, and how you successfully encouraged others to adopt this process. (Open Ended Question) Describe your knowledge and experience relating to the field of philanthropic partnerships, including any of the following: peer-to-peer appeals, cause-marketing, sponsorships or special event fundraising, providing an example from your work history. Optional: Please attach an example from a philanthropic partnership or event you successfully managed - this can be a marketing piece, a run of show, or other example. (Pl Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status Apply Here: PI250170192 University of Kentucky

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