Kent State University
Major Gift Discovery Officer
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kent, OH
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $50K
💻 Development & Advancement
🗓️ December 5th, 2025
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- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects and develop pre-qualification strategies through calls, visits, and virtual engagement.
- Assist with solicitation strategies and collaborate with Philanthropic Advisors, communications, and outreach teams.
- Maintain accurate prospect records and provide regular reports on qualification progress.
- Required to identify and expand donor relationships with institutional partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and content management systems; knowledge of fundraising, marketing, and communication principles.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or relevant field plus one year of related experience in fundraising or sales.
- Preferred experience includes higher education fundraising and use of Banner and Moves Management systems.
- Salary is $50,000, contingent on experience.
- Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and pass a security check.
- Collaborate closely with Prospect Management and Philanthropic Advisors to build a robust pipeline for university major gift support.
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