The Leadership Gifts Officer maintains responsibility for managing a pool of leadership giving prospects and for working with select volunteers to engage, solicit, and steward gifts of $100,000 and above from an assigned prospect pool (approximately 150-200 prospective donors).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages, solicits, closes, and stewards a portfolio of rated prospects/donors across the country
Assists with major reunion solicitations, volunteers, and committees
Visits prospective donors on their own, and with volunteers and administrators/colleagues
Conducts 5-10+ in-person and or virtual meetings per month
Develops long-term fundraising strategies for each assigned/identified donor
Develops gift ideas, fosters engagement, and solicits and stewards gifts
Involves senior administrators, faculty, trustees, and others in approaching potential donors
Prepares detailed meeting briefings, strategy documents, solicitation proposals, and stewardship reports both independently and with colleagues
Secures support for School priorities as defined by Kent’s leadership on prospects that can give at least $100,000, garners membership in the School’s Bell Tower Society (planned giving), and leadership level of $1,906+ for the Kent Fund
Partners with the Director of the Alumni Fund and the Director of the Parents Fund to develop a strategy for highly rated donors and potential donors
Involves and engages potential new donors, prospects, and donors in the life of the School
Presents Kent’s mission and needs, effectively and articulately, to a variety of constituencies
Attends local, regional, and national events as necessary and as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Requirements
Experience in fundraising and/or sales
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to travel regularly
Strong organizational and time management skills
Interested in this position? Submit your application to Kent School before the deadline.
