Kentucky Wesleyan College – Philanthropy Director
Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for quality and academic excellence, invites applications for a full-time Philanthropy Director to join our community and lead fundraising efforts for the college.
Major Responsibilities
• Plan, implement, and evaluate annual giving programs in support of the College’s mission and strategic goals.
• Inform potential contributors of the needs of Kentucky Wesleyan College and encourage gifts to endowments, annual fund, and projects.
• Implement specific strategies to increase the number of donors and the size of gifts.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit financial support for the College with an emphasis on annual leadership gifts of $1,000 or more and multi-year pledges.
• Maintain a portfolio of approximately 75-100 individuals to evaluate for major gift capacity, as assigned by the Vice President of External Relations.
• Direct the College’s Phonathon program, ensuring effectiveness in reaching annual giving goals; Oversee the creation and execution of broad-based appeals, including mail, email, and digital campaigns.
• Assist with alumni and development activities and events, as necessary.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Two or more years of progressively responsible fundraising experience. Experience in developing and executing successful annual giving programs. Preference will be given to those with experience in higher education fundraising.
• Outstanding relationship building skills, with the ability to communicate, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.
• A strong command of fundraising principles and factors which influence individuals and organizations to act philanthropically.
• A high level of organization and professionalism with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Enthusiasm and collaborative spirit to excel in a team environment.
Compensation and Benefits
This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the following:
• Insurance – health, dental, vision, supplemental
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Paid time off – 21 days per year
• Paid holidays – 20 days per year
• Retirement plan
• Free tuition at KWC after one year plus tuition arrangements with hundreds of other colleges and universities
• As Kentucky Wesleyan is a not-for-profit institution, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US Department of Education, as applicable.
This position is exempt and paid on a salary basis. The position description provides an overview of the level of work to be performed by an employee in this position and does not constitute a contract of employment. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications, as the College reserves the right to change the description at any time.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references, along with your salary expectations.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. An official transcript for the highest degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as will a background check. The College is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas.
Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and remains committed to attracting qualified candidates looking to be part of a growing and successful higher educational organization.
Posting End Date:4/29/2025