Senior Director of Philanthropy, College of Business
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 a Senior Director of Philanthropy, College of Business who will be responsible for the creation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan and will be coordinated with the Executive Director of Philanthropy for Schools & Colleges, the Sr. Associate Vice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, and the Dean for the College of Business. 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 Senior Director will manage unit fundraising staff professionals, establish objectives and priorities, set performance goals and productivity metrics, and evaluate performance in accordance with PAE staff measurables. The Sr. Director will provide appropriate levels of training, mentoring, and professional development, assign and direct projects, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the team.
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 College of Business at the University of Louisville enhances the intellectual and economic vitality of Louisville, the region, and the broader business world through its academic programs, research, and community outreach activities. They strongly believe that lives improve through entrepreneurship, innovation, critical and rigorous thinking, diverse ideas, and people. Their mission is to prepare their students for successful careers with a curriculum that reflects an entrepreneurial mindset, the global economy, and the importance of ethical practices.
"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 a Senior Director of Philanthropy, College of Business who will be responsible for the creation and execution of a strategic fundraising plan and will be coordinated with the Executive Director of Philanthropy for Schools & Colleges, the Sr. Associate Vice President of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, and the Dean for the College of Business. 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 Senior Director will manage unit fundraising staff professionals, establish objectives and priorities, set performance goals and productivity metrics, and evaluate performance in accordance with PAE staff measurables. The Sr. Director will provide appropriate levels of training, mentoring, and professional development, assign and direct projects, and oversee the day-to-day operations of the team.
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 College of Business at the University of Louisville enhances the intellectual and economic vitality of Louisville, the region, and the broader business world through its academic programs, research, and community outreach activities. They strongly believe that lives improve through entrepreneurship, innovation, critical and rigorous thinking, diverse ideas, and people. Their mission is to prepare their students for successful careers with a curriculum that reflects an entrepreneurial mindset, the global economy, and the importance of ethical practices.
"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.