Job Description
Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Apr 27 2026 Job Description:
Position Overview
Western Kentucky University seeks an Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement to join its frontline fundraising team. This is an entry-level gift officer position designed to launch and develop the next generation of advancement professionals, and is well-suited for recent graduates or individuals with up to two years of related experience.
The Assistant Director will manage an assigned region and a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors, focusing on gifts in the $1,000 - $5,000 range while developing the skills and relationships to advance select prospects toward major gifts ($25,000+). This position offers mentorship, professional development, and a clear pathway for growth within WKU's Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership Annual Gift Fundraising
Position Overview
Western Kentucky University seeks an Assistant Director of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement to join its frontline fundraising team. This is an entry-level gift officer position designed to launch and develop the next generation of advancement professionals, and is well-suited for recent graduates or individuals with up to two years of related experience.
The Assistant Director will manage an assigned region and a portfolio of leadership annual giving donors, focusing on gifts in the $1,000 - $5,000 range while developing the skills and relationships to advance select prospects toward major gifts ($25,000+). This position offers mentorship, professional development, and a clear pathway for growth within WKU's Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement team.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership Annual Gift Fundraising