Prospect Research Manager

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a proactive prospect identification program focused on current parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, and community supporters
• Manages gift officer portfolios through a detailed moves management process and regular portfolio review meetings
• Leverage wealth screening tools, philanthropic indicators, and community knowledge to assess giving capacity and inclination, translating data into actionable insights for advancement strategy
• Prepare briefing documents and summary reports for Head of School, Chief Advancement Officer and other gift officers upon request
• Effectively utilize Raiser’s Edge database and record keeping systems for information storage and retrieval
• Assist Database Manager and Major Gift team in producing targeted prospect lists
• Manage and safeguard confidential information, ensuring the highest standards of privacy and discretion at all times
• Perform with a team approach, other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; advanced degree preferred
• A minimum of five years of experience in an advancement office, including two years of prospect research and/or advancement services experience
• Working knowledge of third-party wealth screening databases, such as LexisNexis, WealthX, and DonorSearch
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge is highly preferred
• Intermediate proficiency with Google Workspace and aptitude for learning new technology

Core Competencies

• Uphold the School’s Core Values
• Demonstrate professionalism and tact
• Stay up to date on industry standards, trends, developments and legal updates
• Made timely and ethical decisions both systematically and under pressure
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Pay

Anticipated compensation for this position is $90,000 - $105,000, annually based on experience.

Schedule

The position is a 12-month per year on site position with office space in the center of The Village of La Jolla. Some schedule flexibility may be offered during periods when school is not in session.