Assistant Director of Prospect Research - University Advancement

About the role

The Assistant Director of Prospect Research is a key member of the Prospect Research Team within the Business Intelligence Unit. This individual possesses subject matter expertise in Prospect Research and will be focused on improving the University’s effectiveness in understanding the financial capacity and philanthropic interests of our alumni, parents, and donors.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect, record, analyze, maintain, and update information on new and existing Major and Principal Gift 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.
• 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.
• Identify and pre-qualify new prospects appropriate to gift officer fundraising strategies.
• 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.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions
Travel as required on campus

More About This Job

• Familiarity with standard Prospect Research resources, including, but not limited to, Lexis Nexis for Development Professionals, Foundation Directory, iWave, WealthEngine, and RelSci.
• Familiarity with constituent databases (CRM systems/alumni and donor databases).
• Proven Level I expertise in or experience with the Apra Body of Knowledge – Prospect Research domain.
• Proven financial analysis skills to identify and interpret assets, including, but limited to, knowledge of SEC documents, private company valuation, and foundation filings.

Education

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills

Analyze Information, Communication, Confidentiality, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Donor Reporting, Financial Analysis, Interpersonal Interactions, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizing, Prospect Research, Relationship Building, Sensitive Information, Software Program, Sound Judgment, Strategic Solutions

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually