Hybrid Prospect Research & Development Specialist

Tri Cityherald

Kent, Northern (OH, KY)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, OH is seeking a Research Specialist (Prospect Development Specialist) to conduct specialized research for development professionals, enhancing the university's ability to secure private gift support and recruit key volunteers. You will analyze financial, statistical, and narrative documents and report to an administrator.

The role collaborates with the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement and the Department of Prospect Management and Research, and works

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required and one year experience in prospect research or related fundraising field.

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.

Skills

Prospect research
Data analysis
Research tools
Strategic insights

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Library Science, or related field

Tools

Research tools

Job description

Kent State University in Kent, OH is seeking a Research Specialist (Prospect Development Specialist) to conduct specialized research for development professionals, enhancing the university's ability to secure private gift support and recruit key volunteers. You will analyze financial, statistical, and narrative documents and report to an administrator.

The role collaborates with the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement and the Department of Prospect Management and Research, and works

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