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Prospect Researcher



Prospect Researcher
Georgia Southern University



Requisition Number: STA002574

Department: 3900540101-Exec Dir, Development

Position Status: Part-Time

Position Summary:
University Advancement & External Affairs. The Prospect Researcher provides specialized research support for the Development Department within the University Advancement Division to support University-wide mid-level and major gift fundraising efforts; assists with the development of analytical strategies, tools and ad hoc reports to support activities of portfolio management, prospect identification and assignment, portfolio analysis, portfolio penetration and proposal activity; participates in creation, interpretation, and maintenance of organizational policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in prospect research. This is a 30-hour per week part-time benefited position located on the Savannah campus.

Essential Functions

  • Utilizes prospect research skills, tools and resources to collect biographical, business, and financial data on individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
  • Composes, writes, edits, and proofreads briefing materials including: donor research reports and profiles while adhering to professional standards of donor privacy and confidential information.
  • Searches for new individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
  • In concert with Gift Officer(s), assists in developing strategies for cultivating prospects and identifying prospects for specific funding needs.
  • Assists Executive Director of Development in preparing donor database reports, spreadsheets and reports facilitating tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), performance metrics for the department.
  • Systematically monitors media to identify news relevant to donors and prospects and disseminate information to University Advancement staff in a timely fashion.
  • Analyzes and interprets data to help qualify prospects and prepares research reports for use by development officers and senior management.

    Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus.

    Minimum Education Required:
    Bachelor’s Degree

    Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?: No

    Minimum Experience Required:
    Three or more years of related work experience

    Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?: No

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
    Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment

    Preferred Education:


    Preferred Experience::
    Experience with donor database program Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT, Research Point

    Salary Range: $24,975 - $31,200

    Job Open Date: 11/11/2019

    Job Closing Date: 12/2/2019

    Special Instructions Summary:

    To apply, visit: https://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/64001

    Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-5468 or HR-TDD: (912) 478-0791.





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