Philanthropy Director

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

• Inform potential contributors of the needs of Kentucky Wesleyan College and encourage

• 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

• Direct the College’s Phonathon program, ensuring effectiveness in reaching annual

• Assist with alumni and development activities and events, as necessary.

• 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

• A strong command of fundraising principles and factors which influence individuals and

• A high level of organization and professionalism with the ability to multi-task and

• Enthusiasm and collaborative spirit to excel in a team environment.

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

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.



Additional Information

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant
city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for
excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has
been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in
the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review
has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs.
Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or
terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the
Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf,
soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single
campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for
students and a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way” which guides
our community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.
  

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus
community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and
physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of
the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and
appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that
reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively
create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all
forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

About Owensboro, KY

Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant,
beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to
promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only
available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily
accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis,
MO.

Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several
new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five
parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting
visitors from throughout the region.

Suggested Websites

Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan, the KWC Panthers, and the Owensboro
community may be found at:

• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/

• https://visitowensboro.com/