Contractor: Prospect Research

About the Organization The mission of the West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to 'Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line'. WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. Our vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution.

The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

Open Date 11/2/2026

Position Contractor:
Prospect Research

Category Contractor/Research/Administrative

The mission of West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is to “Serve West Point and the Long Gray Line.” WPAOG is both the alumni association and foundation for the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. Our vision is to ensure the Long Gray Line remains the most highly connected alumni body in the world. USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution.

The student body, or Corps of Cadets, numbers 4,400, and each year approximately 1,000 cadets graduate and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army.

West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is seeking a Contract Prospect Researcher, 25 hours a week for a 12-month period, to assist with prospect research and wealth screening activities as part of fundraising efforts for the United States Military Academy (USMA). This position reports directly to the Prospect Analyst in Development Analytics and Prospect Strategy.

As a Contract Prospect Researcher, this individual will work remotely to assist with wealth rating validation and research on potential major and leadership gift prospects. Duties will include researching prospects in lists provided by the Development Analytics and Prospect Strategy team to confirm whether wealth screening ratings are correct or need to be adjusted, updating capacity estimates and corresponding notes in Blackbaud CRM, and writing prospect biographies/profiles as requested.

The Contract Prospect Researcher will use the internet as well as additional tools such as Evertrue, iWave, etc. to find financial and biographical information on individuals and estimate giving capacity per formulas and training provided by the team at WPAOG.

Applicant must be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as databases, able to do basic internet research, and have great attention to detail and strong written communication skills. Knowledge of fundraising and/or the military community is strongly preferred. The salary range for this role is approximately $30-$32 per hour based on skills and experience.

Pay Range $30-$32 per hour

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Full-Time/Part-Time Independent Contractor

Work Location remote

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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