Director of Philanthropy, School of Medicine
 University Of Louisville | |
 United States, Kentucky, Louisville | |
 Jul 09, 2026 | |
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Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, School of Medicine, the Director of Philanthropy, School of Medicine 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 Philanthropy will be a seasoned and exceptional team-oriented fundraising professional with a demonstrated successful track record in securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts. The Director will provide creative and visionary leadership and coordination of fundraising endeavors for university-wide programs. They will convene campus partners and advise on the development of coordinated strategies aimed to maximize the lifetime engagement and support of a portfolio of high-net-worth prospects. They will help assemble key university members together with prospects around strategic funding priorities. 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. The University of Louisville School of Medicine is a vibrant institution with a proud heritage as one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in the southeastern United States. It is the epicenter of groundbreaking breakthroughs in health care that improve lives in Louisville and beyond, including in the areas of transplantation, cancer research, cardiac care, and spinal cord research. Their mission is to improve the health of their patients and communities through excellence and leadership in education, clinical care, research, and community engagement. Committed to advancing human health through medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, and research, UofL supports the whole student through purpose-driven learning so they go on to treat the whole patient with transformative care. A bachelor's degree and at least four years of experience in a fundraising environment are required for this position. Experience in a complex, decentralized, comprehensive university environment, an advanced degree, and/or a professional fundraising certification 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 full salary range for this position is $95,000 to $105,000 annually and will be based on experience and qualifications. 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-Carsontonyamc@aspenleadershipgroup.com. To apply for this position, visit: https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/5677. jeid-1900b94b4841454aa8fede30dc1ca6e4 recblid 4oplwf0ly7kxgaipksopg5tqmzku9w | |
