Senior Development Officer

Kenyon College • Gambier, OH

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About The Position

Kenyon College is conducting a search for a qualified candidate to fill the position of Senior Development Officer. The Senior Development Officer is responsible for implementing strategies that help to secure major and planned gifts in support of College priorities. This work will be accomplished by identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors for gifts of $100,000 or more. The Senior Development Officer is a member of the Development Team and reports to the Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving. Join our high-performing Advancement team and help shape Kenyon's third century! Following our most successful campaign in College history ($532M raised), we're seeking an experienced fundraiser to manage a portfolio of major and planned gift donors within an assigned regional territory.

Requirements

• Experience in fundraising, particularly in securing major gifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education fundraising.
• Familiarity with planned giving strategies.

Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to secure major and planned gifts in support of College priorities.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, and solicit individual donors for gifts of $100,000 or more.
• Manage a portfolio of major and planned gift donors within an assigned regional territory.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services