Foundation Senior Research Analyst

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

• Bachelor's degree or an additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree

• Five years' experience in the research field
• Experience in a complex healthcare institution preferred

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on‑going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co‑workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Strong computer skills, including absolute comfort with Internet usage. Experience in word processing, database usage and spreadsheets. Knowledge of on‑line search protocols (Nexis, Dialog) and fundraising prospect and gift management software (Raiser’s Edge) preferred
• Ability to successfully manage relationships among all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Demonstrate ability to conceptualize and develop pro‑active prospecting methodologies
• Strong project management skills and problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a demanding environment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines in a time‑sensitive, fast‑paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques
• Analytical skills to initiate and perform complex analyses and organize information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies and relationships among individuals, corporations and foundations
• Leadership, managerial and team‑building to share program knowledge; to direct, guide, and motivate staff; to develop and implement program plans and strategies
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure, balance many competing priorities and cultivate partnerships
• Strong personal work ethic, self‑motivated and results oriented

• Maintains positive working relationships with Foundation and Houston Methodist staff, volunteer leadership and vendors while providing events research and briefing materials for high net worth major gift prospective donors. Attends in‑person meetings for purposes of briefing and strategic development for key stakeholders.
• Recommends cultivation strategies for major gift high net worth prospective donors to all assigned Development Officers via Proposals Reporting and Portfolio Management.
• Mentors and role models junior Research team members and performs programmatic workload distribution.

• Plans and develops campaign research work that aligns with the objectives and strategies of Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation (HMHF).
• Conducts analysis of major gift high net worth prospective donor information obtained from sources such as electronic screenings and surveys. Consults diverse, publicly available biographical, financial and other references, including government and legal documents, to evaluate and verify information and estimate donors’ philanthropic capacity resulting in data entry into fundraising database (Raiser's Edge).
• Leads and manages projects related to HMHF high level fundraising initiatives.
• Develops and implements high level Research strategies for ongoing or emerging campaigns.

• Creates and implements fundraising research techniques, best practices and highly efficient processes that elevate strategic development and optimal performance.
• Creates and implements concise, accurate coding management for database integrity.

• Utilizes department resources efficiently.

• Maintains active awareness of the important news and events related to philanthropy to…