Kenyon College is conducting a search to fill the position of Senior Development Officer for the development department within the Advancement Division. The successful candidate for this position will join a supportive, high-performing team, with opportunities to meaningfully contribute to the successes of Kenyon College.

The Our Path Forward to the Bicentennial campaign concluded June 30, 2024 as the most successful in College history, with philanthropy that transformed campus and the educational experiences of current and future students. A total of 22,886 people gave during the eight-year campaign, from students giving $1 to a record $100 million gift, for a grand total of $532,122,343.

Now we look to continue this momentum as we begin the College’s third century. We aim to grow our endowment by $100 million over the next two years which will allow us to invest in innovation that advances our academic excellence and provides sustainable resources for the promise of all that lies ahead.

In addition to the growth opportunities offered by these historic times, we offer excellent work-life balance through a flexible work environment with regular remote work possibilities. This position will report to the Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop meaningful and productive relationships with a portfolio of major and planned gift donors. This will require regular travel within an assigned territory and occasional weekend work.
Conduct 100 - 120 visits per year which should ultimately lead to delivery of 12-15 gift proposals annually.
Achieve an annual fundraising goal of $2.5 million+ from their portfolio of prospects and in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with donors, Division colleagues, and cross-campus partners.
Ability to effectively develop and maintain lasting relationships in support of College priorities, while also balancing the personal, financial, and legacy goals of our donors.
Experience working collaboratively as part of a variety of teams of colleagues both within the Division and across campus to appropriately serve donors and the institution.
Proven ability to work with a high degree of independence, maintain confidentiality, and manage time effectively.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum three years of experience in fundraising including significant success in face-to-face asks for substantial philanthropic gifts
Flexibility and willingness to travel as required to meet established goals
Passion for the importance of higher education
Commitment to our Division’s values of excellence, integrity, and collaboration
Current valid driver’s license and insurable under Kenyon’s liability policy

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education setting or similarly complex environment
Desire to work in and contribute to a collegial, amiable, high performing team

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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 85% tuition waivers at fifteen other of the nation's finest liberal arts colleges.

We also offer health and dental insurance, TIAA retirement, remote work options, generous paid vacation, sick, and personal time, 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, visit our website and search "Living and Learning at Kenyon."

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