Prospect Development Specialist, DPAE (2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

Kent State • Kent, OH

7d • $42,357 - $47,625 • Hybrid

About The Position

To conduct specialized research for development professionals to enhance the university’s ability to secure private gift support or recruit key volunteer positions. Perform analysis and evaluation of financial, statistical, and narrative documents. Reports to designated administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Library Science, or a related field
• One year experience in prospect research or related fundraising field.
• Must remain knowledgeable of current industry best practices and prospect research trends through participation with Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), Ohio Prospect Research Network (OPRN) or other related professional development opportunities.
• Principles, practices and ethics of fundraising industry as it applies to higher education
• Major research databases and technology tools
• Prospect Research methodology related to fundraising industry
• Utilizing spreadsheet and database applications
• Searching, retrieving and analyzing information from internal and external sources
• Working with large relational databases, donor database software and query tools
• Data mining techniques and procedures
• Effective communication and collaboration with demonstrated ability to work with confidential data
• Meeting deadlines and prioritizing multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Working with flexibility and a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Prepare well-written, factual prospect profiles
• Determine the quality, reliability and accuracy of sources
• Must pass a security check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in non-profit environment
• Experience in prospect identification

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth research on potential major gift prospects using advanced techniques and various internal and external research tools to identify financial capacity, philanthropic interests, university affinity and key relationships critical to the development of portfolios and strength of the prospect pipeline.
• Uncover trends within large data sets and apply findings to identify constituents showing readiness to engage and interests aligned with university priorities to guide segmentation and outreach strategies.
• In collaboration with Prospect Management and Portfolio Development, actively participate in planning and/or execution of portfolio review meetings with Philanthropic Advisors.
• Analyze and synthesize large blocks of information into succinct documents and disseminate actionable information to divisional partners to support the development of engagement, cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Prepare prospect briefing documents on individuals and organizations for the President and university officials for donor/prospect meetings and strategic events.
• Proactively improve and maintain the accuracy and breadth of information available on constituents within the university’s system of record.
• Assist in the development of prospect research policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Kent State University is committed to the creation and nurturing of a diverse community of individuals through inclusive excellence.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr [http://www.kent.edu/hr].
• Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free [http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level