Executive Director of Philanthropy, Speed School of Engineering
University of Louisville - Louisville, KY
Aspen Leadership Group is pleased to partner with the University of Louisville as it builds towards a transformative comprehensive campaign.
The University of Louisville (UofL) seeks an Executive Director of Philanthropy, Speed School of Engineering, who will be responsible for the creation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan, which will be coordinated with the Senior Associate Vice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement and the Dean of the Speed School. This position 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 Sr. Director of Philanthropy will be a seasoned and exceptional team-oriented fundraising professional with a demonstrated successful history in securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts.
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 in more than 60 fields, master’s degrees in over 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 J.B. Speed School of Engineering is a place for ideas that will transform and reimagine the world. The Speed School community has been shaped on a foundation of exemplary faculty and staff, capable and committed students, exceptionally accomplished alumni, and generous donors. Today’s more than 2500 enrolled engineering students at the undergraduate, graduate and PhD level become the movers, shakers and makers that create a better world tomorrow. The Speed School of Engineering was the first engineering school to achieve ABET dual-level accreditation for its baccalaureate and master of engineering programs.
"Thank you for considering an important role with the University of Louisville Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE). You have an extraordinary opportunity to join an organization poised for growth at a time when the UofL community is fully committed to strengthening and building PAE. Timing is everything. Now is the time for UofL’s PAE to build capacity, cement its ability to add value within the university ecosystem, and lead the university toward its next comprehensive fundraising campaign. Hard-charging, collaborative, spirited, results-oriented professionals will help us dramatically grow our fundraising results, build a team-first, open, and celebratory culture, and execute on the UofL Foundation’s and the university’s growing investment in PAE." — Jim Broschart, Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
The University of Louisville (UofL) seeks an Executive Director of Philanthropy, Speed School of Engineering, who will be responsible for the creation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan, which will be coordinated with the Senior Associate Vice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement and the Dean of the Speed School. This position 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 Sr. Director of Philanthropy will be a seasoned and exceptional team-oriented fundraising professional with a demonstrated successful history in securing high-dollar philanthropic gifts.
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 in more than 60 fields, master’s degrees in over 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 J.B. Speed School of Engineering is a place for ideas that will transform and reimagine the world. The Speed School community has been shaped on a foundation of exemplary faculty and staff, capable and committed students, exceptionally accomplished alumni, and generous donors. Today’s more than 2500 enrolled engineering students at the undergraduate, graduate and PhD level become the movers, shakers and makers that create a better world tomorrow. The Speed School of Engineering was the first engineering school to achieve ABET dual-level accreditation for its baccalaureate and master of engineering programs.
"Thank you for considering an important role with the University of Louisville Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement (PAE). You have an extraordinary opportunity to join an organization poised for growth at a time when the UofL community is fully committed to strengthening and building PAE. Timing is everything. Now is the time for UofL’s PAE to build capacity, cement its ability to add value within the university ecosystem, and lead the university toward its next comprehensive fundraising campaign. Hard-charging, collaborative, spirited, results-oriented professionals will help us dramatically grow our fundraising results, build a team-first, open, and celebratory culture, and execute on the UofL Foundation’s and the university’s growing investment in PAE." — Jim Broschart, Vice President of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.