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Director of Prospect Research and Management

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University of Redlands
Location
Redlands

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Four-Year Institution

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Director of Prospect Research and Management




POSITION CODE: 4981

DEPARTMENT: Development

APPOINTMENT: Administrative, full-time, Twelve (12) months

STARTING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with experience

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) months

POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately

POSTING DATE: July 14, 2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled

DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement, the Director of Prospect Research and Management will create and execute a comprehensive, strategic program for donor identification, research, and qualification in support of the University's fundraising success.

Responsibilities include:
  • Conduct financial and biographical research on prospective donors, utilizing a variety of methods and tools, to identify wealth indicators, business activity, personal and professional connections, and philanthropic activity.
  • Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess donors' financial capacity, affinity, and propensity to make philanthropic gifts at the major and principle gifts level.
  • Create appropriately detailed reports to capture findings and record in database for easy access and reporting.
  • Deliver information to gift officers and Advancement leadership in a manner that supports fundraising strategy and decision-making in donor engagement.
  • Strategically build and refine gift officers' portfolios of assigned donors, offer guidance in prioritizing for outreach, and track progress of pipeline through the solicitation cycle.
  • Serve as a partner and resource for frontline fundraisers and Advancement leadership in assessing portfolio health and creating strategies to achieve established goals.
  • Proactively identify new prospects for research via screenings, leads from gift officers and volunteer leaders, and other methods to support fundraising priorities and broaden the donor pool.
  • Conduct prospect review meetings with frontline fundraisers and Advancement leadership to determine engagement opportunities and potential affiliations with other members of the University community.
  • Collaborate with Advancement leadership to create briefing materials for University leaders for events and interactions with select top-level donors and prospects.
  • Track the division's progress toward goals in key fundraising and activity metrics.
  • Serve as the lead on all matters related to prospect research and take on special projects as they arise.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors' degree required. 3-5 years of prospect research experience, including identification of potential donors and assessment of donor capacity, in a higher education or non-profit fundraising organization required. Successful candidate will demonstrate advanced knowledge of current research and prospect management practices and methodologies, proficiency in complex relational database systems, and ability to synthesize relevant information in logical, easy-to-understand reports that support action and decision making. Ability to be strategic, identify connections, develop written reports to communicate findings, and maintain multiple projects in an collaborative working environment with competing deadlines is essential. Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office applications and basic queries; experience with donor databases, CRMs, and data mining tools is strongly preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and working knowledge of terminology related to fundraising, campaigns, and gift vehicles are required. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to establish exemplary relationships with internal and external clients and partners. Successful candidate must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. In compliance with The Americans with Disability Act if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call 909-748-8040.

INFORMATION REGARDING COVID-19: New employees are required to submit proof of having received the full course dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or submitting an exemption request for medical, religious, or other reasons within sixty (60) days from your date of hire.

TO APPLY :A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed please call (909) 748-8040.



FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

http://www.redlands.edu/human-resources/employment/

SUBMISSION OF A RESUME OR APPLICATION INDICATES AGREEMENT THAT THE UNIVERSITY MAY VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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The University of Redlands is a private, independent liberal arts university centrally located in the heart of southern California. Situated in the area east of Los Angeles known as the Inland Empire, the beautiful Redlands campus is within easy traveling distance of snow skiing, hiking and climbing to the north, some of the world’s best beaches to the south, Palm Springs and Joshua Tree to the east, and the urban culture of Los Angeles to the west.

Ranked 12th among regional universities in the West by U.S. News & World Report, Redlands offers 50 undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs in business, communicative disorders, education, geographic information systems and music.  

The University of Redlands serves approximately 5,000 students in its primarily undergraduate residential College of Arts and Sciences, as well as its School of Education and School of Business, which offer graduate programs at eight locations across southern California in addition to the main campus. The School of Continuing Studies offers non-degree program credentials and course opportunities.

Redlands blends liberal arts and professional programs, applied and theoretical study, traditional majors and self-designed contracts for graduation. For a select group of highly motivated, self-driven students, the progressive Johnston Center for Integrative Studies allows such inclined undergraduates to negotiate their own course of study with a faculty/peer committee, receiving narrative evaluations rather than letter grades.

The Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems program is an intensive, one-year residential program that draws international acclaim, in part due to the close collaboration with Redlands-based Esri, the world’s leading GIS company.

Recognized for having one of the highest study abroad participation rates among our peers, Redlands students travel the world, choosing from more than 100 programs. Redlands’ Community Service Learning program receives national acclaim each year as our students complete over 120,000 hours of public service annually around the world.

Learn more about the University of Redlands.

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909-748-8040
Location
1200 E. Colton Avenue
P.O. Box 3080
ATTN: Human Resources
Redlands
California
92373
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