The College at Brockport values diversity in its faculty, staff, and students and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented minority groups.
Description of Duties:
Research major gift prospects (individuals and organizations); Prepare prospect/donor profile reports; Partner with Leadership Giving Officers and campus schools/units to research new prospects and possible funding sources for top strategic funding priorities; Serve as a member and co-facilitator of the Prospect Management Team; Develop & maintain a research library; manage research information services and negotiate annual contracts for these services; Create and maintain a prospect research plan & prospect research policies and procedures; Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the College's prospect data warehouse including the ability to write and edit queries and prepare tailored profile reports as needed/requested by development officers; Maintain the professional and ethical standards set forth for the field by the Association of Researchers for Advancement (APRA); Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of all aspects of data entry into the College's data base and train/advise staff and students to assist with data entry related to prospect research; Support comprehensive campaign initiatives and reporting as requested.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree; or Associates degree and 6 years of full-time experience in the field of prospect management/research; Experience researching new prospects and possible funding sources for top strategic funding priorities; Ability to make sound reasoned judgments and demonstrate the ability to identify unknown information gathering sources; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Strong attention to detail; an aptitude for logical thinking and a commitment to professional ethics; Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and proficiency in searching on-line databases and the internet; The ability to write and edit queries and prepare tailored profile reports; Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and meet goals in a timely manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to interact with development staff, senior leadership and volunteers in a higher education environment; Developing & maintaining a research library; managing research information services and negotiating annual contracts for these services; Creating and maintaining prospect research plans & prospect research policies and procedures; Experience in the non-profit sector and an appreciation for working with sensitive and confidential information; Familiarity with the Banner Information System, particularly the Alumni Module of Banner; Strong familiarity with Microsoft Access.
Apply online at: https://www.brockportrecruit.org [4]. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Official transcript showing highest degree earned required upon hire. All positions are subject to final budgetary approval. Employment at The College at Brockport is subject to the favorable result of a background investigation and where applicable, confirmation of appropriate credentialing.
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer