Associate Director, Philanthropy - Decision Science and Analytics

Associate Director, Philanthropy (Prospect Development)

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is the nation's largest cancer center dedicated to cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The Decision Science & Analytics department supports institutional fundraising efforts through prospect research, donor intelligence, analytics, and strategic insights that help identify, cultivate, and engage philanthropic supporters.

The Associate Director, Philanthropy (Prospect Research) provides advanced prospect research and data analysis to support fundraising initiatives across UT MD Anderson. The Associate Director, Philanthropy (Prospect Research) partners closely with philanthropy staff, leadership, faculty, and volunteers to identify donor opportunities, evaluate philanthropic capacity, and develop research-driven strategies. The Associate Director, Philanthropy (Prospect Research) plays a key role in prospect identification, portfolio optimization, and fundraising success.

The ideal candidate has experience conducting prospect research, assessing donor capacity and philanthropic interests, supporting portfolio management activities, and developing fundraising strategies through research and analytics. Experience leading projects, enhancing research processes, improving reporting and scoring methodologies, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders is preferred. Candidates should possess strong analytical, communication, research, and relationship management skills.

Minimum $32.93/hour
- Midpoint $41.11/hour
- Maximum $49.28/hour

Work Location:

Remote

Typical

Work Schedule:

Days

Why Us?

This role provides an opportunity to directly support the mission of UT MD Anderson by helping fundraising teams identify and engage individuals whose philanthropic support advances cancer care, research, education, and prevention. The position offers exposure to institutional leadership, strategic fundraising initiatives, advanced analytics, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting professional development and work-life balance in a mission-driven environment.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

• Deliver prospect research services with a focus on continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Assess donor capacity, interests, philanthropy, and relationships to identify and qualify prospective donors.
• Assess opportunities for additional philanthropic engagement with existing donors.
• Evaluate prospects suggested by staff, volunteers, and faculty members.
• Identify and map relationships of volunteers and highly engaged donors to uncover new prospects.
• Examine and validate wealth screening results to identify individuals with major gift potential.
• Identify potential major gift prospects using external research sources.
• Monitor news sources to identify relevant information regarding donors and prospective donors.
• Distribute timely prospect intelligence and donor information to support fundraising activities.

• Coordinate Prospect Research activities for designated fundraising teams.
• Attend fundraising strategy meetings and support strategy development.
• Assist assigned teams with event-related prospecting and engagement strategies.
• Educate…