Strategic Prospect Development Research Specialist

Kansas City International; Kent, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University in Kent, OH is seeking a Research Specialist (Prospect Development Specialist) to conduct specialized research for development professionals and to enhance private gift support.

The role analyzes financial, statistical, and narrative documents and reports to an administrator, collaborating with Prospect Management and Portfolio Development to guide segmentation and outreach strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Liberal Arts, Library Science, or a related field.
• Minimum one year experience in prospect research or related fundraising field.
• Ability to analyze financial, statistical, and narrative documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-depth research on potential major gift prospects using advanced techniques and internal/external tools.
• Uncover trends within large data sets to guide segmentation and outreach strategies.
• Collaborate with Prospect Management and Portfolio Development to plan portfolio reviews.
• Analyze and synthesize information into succinct documents for divisional partners.
• Prepare prospect briefing documents for the President and university officials.
• Maintain accuracy and breadth of information in the university system of record.
• Assist in developing prospect research policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Research skills

Data analysis

Education

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

Job description

Kent State University in Kent, OH is seeking a Research Specialist (Prospect Development Specialist) to conduct specialized research for development professionals and to enhance private gift support.

The role analyzes financial, statistical, and narrative documents and reports to an administrator, collaborating with Prospect Management and Portfolio Development to guide segmentation and outreach strategies.