Director of Prospect Research and Development
- Employer
- Kenyon College
- Location
- Gambier, OH
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Job no: 493169
Work type: Exempt Staff
Location: Gambier, OH
Categories:
- Pipeline development and prospect management - Create and implement a strategic plan for the management and expansion of the overall pool of prospective donors through a broad range of proactive prospect identification and analysis efforts. Work closely with fundraising teams to ensure portfolios are robust, contain strong, viable prospects, and are supported by a continual flow of newly identified and appropriately rated prospective donors. Serve as a partner to front-line fundraisers in the creation of donor strategy and portfolio management.Prospect research - conduct proactive and reactive research to identify and evaluate new and existing prospects, with a focus on providing easy-to-digest information on an expanding pool of potential donors. Complete in-depth research on individuals with complex backgrounds and resources, as well as conduct rapid research on a wide range of people for fundraising initiatives or in geographic regions.Data screenings and analysis - collect and analyze data from wealth screenings and other resources to refine and enhance our knowledge of constituents’ philanthropic inclination and capacity. Lead our analysis and expanded use of external resources and tools, incorporating predictive modeling and artificial intelligence in a manner that balances innovation and privacy concerns.
- Coordinate work with outside organizations and companies, including wealth screening vendors and other partners.Volunteer candidate review - provide initial information on and conduct vetting of volunteer candidates. Donor profiles - prepare succinct profiles on key donors for the president and other members of leadership.
- Significant experience in prospect research and prospect management, including rating and capacity development, wealth screenings, data analysis, pipeline development and portfolio management. Experience collaborating with fundraisers and leadership. Higher ed experience preferred. Strong project management skills; demonstrated ability to work in an ever-evolving environment. Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work well as part of a team. Able to balance the need for accuracy with the requirements of a fast-paced environment.Proven analytical skills and proficiency in utilizing data analysis tools and fundraising databases, and interpreting and evaluating wealth indicators in a philanthropic context. Experience with data analytics and predictive models in support of fundraising. Willingness to investigate and learn about new technologies.Proficiency in working with a range of processes with a focus on improving efficiency of the overall prospect research and management program.Understanding of APRA’s Body of Knowledge and AASP’s Best Practices and the ability to manage highly sensitive information with a high degree of integrity, judgment and discretion.Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills and the ability to work with ambiguity and competing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably from a liberal-arts college. Masters degree preferred.Comprehensive knowledge of prospect research practices and techniques, including knowledge of prospect management.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Effective communication skills, both oral and written.Strong commitment to a liberal-arts education.
Kenyon College is a nationally prominent, private liberal arts college where academic excellence goes hand in hand with a strong sense of community and close relationships among students and professors.
Compensation and Benefits
Salaries at Kenyon are competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to an attractive salary, Kenyon offers benefits for employees and their family members. Children of employees are eligible for 100% tuition waivers at Kenyon, and through the Great Lakes Colleges Association, children of employees are eligible for 90% tuition waivers at nineteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.
We also offer health, dental and vision insurance, TIAA retirement, and many other benefits, including provisions for a spouse, families, and domestic partners. Details about benefits as well as conditions of employment are described more fully in our Staff Handbook.
Kenyon is a unique place to live and work. To discover why it should be your next home, click here.
Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer and applications from members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. It is the College's policy to evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical and/or mental disability, age, religion, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy or state, local, or federal law. Kenyon College has a strong commitment to supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. Please visit our Diversity at Kenyon website.
Advertised: 12 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled
Organization
Working at Kenyon College
Living and Learning in the Kenyon Community and the Surrounding Area
Excellence. Engagement. Community.This is what Kenyon values. There is a distinctive brand of community that is Kenyon's. We believe that individuals are not limited to who they are on paper, where they have been, or what they look like.
We believe that this place, Kenyon College, is a beautiful place in which one can build a beautiful life. And when someone's interests and strengths match the opportunities that this place has to offer, fulfillment happens.
Our faculty and staff have come here from all over the country-indeed, from all over the world, and from all kinds of backgrounds. They stay and live a life some never expected to live. Former urbanites raise sheep and practice carpentry when they are not engaged in academics. Faculty and staff walk their dogs around campus. For a change of pace, some will make the 50-minute drive to Columbus for some great dining, arts and cultural events, or shopping.
Kenyon is the kind of place where living the life of the mind matters. Discourse happens every day, and students, faculty, and staff have opportunities to learn to practice it with civility. It is the kind of place where people come together to support someone in a crisis large or small. It is collaborative more than competitive. If you want a place where individuals care deeply about learning and about one another, come here. If you want a change of pace, come here. If you strive for the best in yourself, professionally and personally, and want your students to do the same, come here.
Come be a part of Kenyon.
What's the area like?
Kenyon and the surrounding area are often remarked upon for their beauty. Very near campus is the Brown Family Environmental Center, where nature lovers will often attend free programs and events for kids and adults alike that include night hikes, bird-watching, or native plant and animal exploration. Through it runs the Kokosing Gap Trail, on which casual walkers and sports enthusiasts alike will hike, run, or bike the 14 miles (and growing!) of former rail line. The Rural Life Center explores and promotes the lifestyles present and past in Knox County , in which Kenyon is located. Knox County exemplifies Midwestern openness, and also an increasing diversity typical of the rest of the country.
Mt. Vernon, located 4 miles from Kenyon College, is the seat of Knox County. Mt. Vernon boasts both a public square surrounded by historic buildings, an active theater community, and a commercial district which includes a movie theater, retail stores, and restaurants.
Finally, there is Columbus, a vibrant city with diverse shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities. Its many neighborhoods, including notably the Short North, host a tremendous array of independently owned restaurants, varying from those with a heavy farm-to-fork emphasis to numerous international cuisines brought to the city by its multinational population, and much more. Columbus's cultural scene includes an outstanding symphony orchestra, ballet company, and several theater groups. Its historic theater buildings host the Broadway in Columbus seriesthroughout the year. Located throughout the city are also several major shopping areas, including Polaris and Easton. Columbus is, finally, home to three professional sports teams, and to the Ohio State Buckeyes, whose football and basketball teams especially enjoy loyal and very spirited fans at their games. Located less than an hour away from Kenyon, Columbus is an attractive destination.
What if I have a spouse/partner?
Dual job searches are often a challenge. If there is no suitable position available at Kenyon for a spouse or partner, there are opportunities close by. Knox County is home to Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and several large employers who often have openings for healthcare workers, engineers, and other professionals: the Knox County Community Hospital , Kokosing Construction Company, and Ariel Corporation, to name a few. Many of these attract professionals from all over the country. Within an hour, there are also opportunities in neighboring cities and counties. Columbus is home to Nationwide Insurance, JPMorgan Chase & Company, and Abbott Nutrition, among other large employers. As the capital of Ohio, Columbus is also home to many state government positions.
For academic spouses and partners, the Five Colleges of Ohio ("Ohio 5") often have postings at those institutions. The Columbus metro area is also home to The Ohio State University's flagship and regional campuses, as well as more than 40 other colleges and universities.
- Telephone
- 740-427-5000
- Location
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Kenyon College
Gambier
Ohio
43022
US
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