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Prospect Development Specialist, DPAE
Job in
Kent, Portage County, Ohio, 44240, USA
Listed on 2026-07-02
Listing for:
Kent State University
Full Time, Volunteer
position Listed on 2026-07-02
Job specializations:
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Fundraising / Charity, Non-Profit / Outreach
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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. Duties:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Library Science, or a related field; one year experience in prospect research or related fundraising field.
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