Manager of Prospect Research

Prospect Research Manager

The manager of prospect research conducts research on individuals and performs a variety of prospect management activities for the purpose of enhancing fundraising efforts. Major prospect and donor information is disseminated to the various constituencies of the University including but not limited to the president, vice president of university advancement, select members of the board of trustees, and major gift officers in support of fundraising initiatives.

The manager ensures that there is a sufficient pool of major gift prospects necessary to ensure a successful campaign and annual fundraising program. In addition this person lends direct support on research strategies for identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities. The manager assists in the development of policies and procedures as they pertain to prospect research. Duties include but are not limited to, prospective donor identification and research (including developing detailed donor profiles, event bios, and new prospect/lead synopses);

assignment of prospects to staff; assessment and analysis of prospects relative to their capacity and propensity to give; and other research activities in support of development initiatives.

Examples of Duties

Researches, organizes, and edits verified and extrapolated data from various sources and the internet as well as in-house files and periodicals with the objective of developing robust fundraiser portfolios containing the strongest prospects and to implement processes to rate, identify, assign, and track leadership, major, annual, and planned gift prospects.

- 60%

Analyzes accumulated information regarding prospect giving capabilities, affinity, and philanthropic tendencies - 10%

Maintains a list and of potential board of trustee candidates and other persons deemed important to the University.

- 10%

Assists with development of prospect's cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.

- 10%

Assists with event planning to provide invitation lists and biographical profiles of event attendees, along with any biographical profiles for VP of advancement and/or President.

- 5%

Other duties as assigned.

- 5%

Supplemental Functions:
Some travel and occasional attendance at evening and weekend activities, meetings events, seminars and workshops.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required. 2 to 4 years of experience in higher education or other non-profit organizations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Some experience or understanding of the research process is required. Familiarity with using research resources (such as Lexis Nexis, Research Point, Donor Search, Live Alumni and Internet search engines) is preferred. Strong communication, writing and analytical skills and ability to think creatively.

Experienced user of Raiser's Edge or equivalent donor management system. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office software to include Word and Excel. Superior attention to detail and excellent proofreading abilities. Highly organized with a proven ability to produce results in a highly deadline-oriented environment. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to prospect information.

Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of a team.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA…