Associate Director of Prospect Research, Grateful Patient - University Advancement

* Collect, record, analyze, maintain, and update information on new and existing Major and Principal Gift prospects, primarily, but not limited to, grateful patient prospects. Using appropriate prospect research resources, update the CRM and/or produce written reports providing information on background, career, financial capacity, philanthropic interests, and connections to the University.
* Working with data analytics and prospect management team members, identify and pre-qualify new prospects appropriate to gift officer fundraising strategies.
* Serve as a research advisor to prospect management team members and gift officers to provide timely, relevant information supporting the management of prospects through the development cycle.
* Continuing participation on development and upkeep of Grateful Patient segments of CRM and development and processes for its use.
* Assist in developing proactive methodologies for identifying and tracking the future philanthropic potential of alumni and donors, including understanding of high-growth industries, understanding generational wealth, and anticipating liquidity events.
* Conduct special prospect research projects.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, current events, philanthropic trends, and Washington University fundraising objectives.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Normal office environment
* Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations
* Familiarity with standard Prospect Research resources, including, but not limited to, Lexis Nexis for Development Professionals, Foundation Directory, iWave, Wealth Engine, and Rel Sci.
* Proven Level I expertise in or experience with the Apra Body of Knowledge – Prospect Research domain.
* Proven understanding of the grateful patient solicitation cycle.
* Proven financial analysis skills to identify and interpret assets, including, but limited to, knowledge of SEC documents, private company valuation, and foundation filings.
* Ability to compile, report, and analyze information from diverse sources.
* Experience in grateful patient research.
* Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
* Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
* Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
* WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
* WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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