Posted: 15-May-25
Location: Gambier, Ohio
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 493201
Kenyon College is conducting a search to fill the newly-created position of Planned Giving and 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.
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.
Position Summary:
The Planned Giving and Development Officer is responsible for implementing strategies that help to secure planned gifts in support of College priorities, which may include estate gifts, life income gifts, or outright gifts of non-cash assets. This work will be accomplished by identifying, qualifying, cultivating and soliciting individual donors, while also providing technical support to other members of the development staff when called upon.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop meaningful and productive relationships with a portfolio of major and planned gift donors. This will require regular travel and occasional weekend work.
- Achieve an annual fundraising goal of $1 million+ from their portfolio of prospects and in collaboration with Advancement colleagues.
- Steward existing planned gift donors through regular communication, and in collaboration with Donor Relations, the Director of Donor Engagement, and the Assistant Director of Development.
- Maintain technical expertise in legal and financial issues related to charitable gift planning; assist the Senior Director of Major and Planned Giving in offering planned giving training throughout the Division.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with donors, colleagues, and professional advisors.
- Ability to effectively develop 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, advanced degree or professional certification preferred, plus two or more years of related experience
- Expertise in planned gift instruments achieved through previous fundraising experience or work experience in a related field such as law, accounting, finance, or banking
- Flexibility and willingness to travel as required to meet established goals
- Passion for the importance of higher education
- 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
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.