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Job Title
Philanthropy Assistant
Requisition Number
RE53903
Working Title
Donor Relations Coordinator
Department Name
14000:Office Of Philanthropy
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, lifting, pulling or pushing objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Typically Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm (40hrs week)
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is seeking a detail‑oriented, service‑minded Donor Relations Coordinator to support donor relations, stewardship, and philanthropic engagement efforts for the institution. This role plays a key part in ensuring donors, patients, families, caregivers, and campus partners experience philanthropy as thoughtful, personal, and meaningful.
The Donor Relations Coordinator will help manage the Grateful Patient and Family Program and caregiver recognition efforts while supporting donor stewardship activities such as acknowledgments, data accuracy, reporting, and impact storytelling. They will also assist with donor and prospect events from planning through execution. This position also provides workflow coordination and budget and expense tracking support for the Donor Relations team, contributing to efficient operations and continuous process improvement.
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!
Please include a Writing Sample along with the other required attachments (Resume, Cover Letter). The Writing Sample should be a narrative piece or other type of persuasive document (i.e. feature story, brochure, etc.).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), MailChimp
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/24/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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 background check and/or drug screen.
Philanthropy Assistant
Requisition Number
RE53903
Working Title
Donor Relations Coordinator
Department Name
14000:Office Of Philanthropy
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
43
Salary Range
$19.18-30.68/hour
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time, lifting, pulling or pushing objects up to 50 lbs.
Shift
Typically Monday through Friday, 8am – 5pm (40hrs week)
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement is seeking a detail‑oriented, service‑minded Donor Relations Coordinator to support donor relations, stewardship, and philanthropic engagement efforts for the institution. This role plays a key part in ensuring donors, patients, families, caregivers, and campus partners experience philanthropy as thoughtful, personal, and meaningful.
The Donor Relations Coordinator will help manage the Grateful Patient and Family Program and caregiver recognition efforts while supporting donor stewardship activities such as acknowledgments, data accuracy, reporting, and impact storytelling. They will also assist with donor and prospect events from planning through execution. This position also provides workflow coordination and budget and expense tracking support for the Donor Relations team, contributing to efficient operations and continuous process improvement.
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!
Please include a Writing Sample along with the other required attachments (Resume, Cover Letter). The Writing Sample should be a narrative piece or other type of persuasive document (i.e. feature story, brochure, etc.).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), MailChimp
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Deadline To Apply
04/24/2026
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.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
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 background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $19 - $31