Manager, Prospect Development

At the American Cancer Society, we'reworking to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

• Conducts thorough research on individuals and foundationsutilizinginternal constituent information and data from multiple external research tools; evaluates findings and forms recommendations that inform front-line fundraisers’solicitation strategies.– 55%
• Provides strategy insights,monitors fundraising activity for processcomplianceandmaintainsstrong partnerships with prospect development and assigned fundraising teams.– 10%
• Oversees a balanced portfolio across an assigned team and collaborates with Philanthropy Operations team to ensure data hygiene for major gift prospects. – 10%
• Gathers and analyzes data on priority constituentstoidentifynew opportunities andalign donor interests with ACS programs and mission. – 10%
• Verifies gift capacity and biographical detailsandassistson obtaining updated contact information for high-priority prospects. – 10%
• Engages in professional development to remain current on best practices.– 5%

• Minimum Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Degree:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Years of experience:3 years of experience inprospectresearch or equivalent field.

• Demonstratedexpertisein prospect research technologies, data tools, CRM (Salesforce preferred) and interpretation of complex information from diverse sources (e.g.,IRS filings, SEC records, property data, biographical data, charitable giving databases).
• Strong Analytical, organizational, and communication capabilities, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced,confidentialandhighly sensitive environment, upholding the APRA Advance Prospect Research standards and Code of Ethics.

- Minimal.

- No specific physical requirements

The starting rate is $65,000 to $67,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.