Hybrid Prospect Researcher bei Hamline University
Hamline University · St. Paul, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in St. Paul
Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.
Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
The Prospect Researcher supports the office of Institutional Advancement and its frontline fundraisers by identifying and analyzing potential donors to inform strategic outreach and engagement. This role involves conducting research on individuals to identify their capacity to give. Using internal data, this position will work with the Alumni Relations team to create engagement scores for routine analysis of our alumni. This position combines strong analytical skill with discretion and attention to detail to provide actionable insights that help drive fundraising success and alumni engagement.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
● Conduct in-depth research on individuals, to evaluate capacity, philanthropic interests, and gift potential.
● Prepare detailed donor profiles, bios, and briefings, to be used by university leadership at meetings and events.
● Proactively identify new major, annual, and planned gift prospects using internal and external data resources.
● Update and maintain prospect records in Raiser’s Edge.
● Lead prospect management meetings for frontline fundraisers.
● Distribute prospect pipeline reports monthly and develop other reports as necessary.
● Monitory research trends to stay informed and ensure ethical and legal compliance with all research activities.
● Using existing data, source board of trustee candidates and honorary degree recipients.
● Partner with frontline fundraisers to develop identification, cultivation and solicitation strategies.
● Collaborate with the office of Alumni Relations to analyze alumni data to create an engagement score that can be refreshed routinely.
The work of our organization may change as we continuously seek to have greater impact. All team members must be flexible and able to adapt to short and long-term shifts in their job duties.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
This position reports to the: Director of Advancement Operations. This position may contribute in supervising 1-2 student workers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND KEY COMPETENCIES
● Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite.
● Strong writing skills.
● Proficient in gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data.
● Ability to maintain confidential information and to foster trust among donors and prospects.
● Keen attention to detail.
● Working knowledge of email, word processing and spreadsheet applications (Excel, Word, Gmail).
● Working knowledge of database structures.
● Strong collaboration and communication skills.
● Outstanding organization and time management skills.
MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
● Bachelor’s degree required
● Minimum 2+ years working in fundraising
● Minimum 2+ years working in Raiser’s Edge or a similar CRM.
● Minimum 2+ years professional experience using Microsoft Office and Google suites.
● Minimum 2+ years working in a professional office setting.
● Strong interpersonal skills
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
● Experience with Raiser’s Edge software
● Experience with the Research Point and other wealth screening platforms
WORKING CONDITIONS / EQUIPMENT
Must be able to perform the following essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation:
● Must be able to work on a computer for extended periods of time
● Ability to lift at least 25 lbs. on an occasional basis
● Ability to travel on and off campus locations
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
● This is an in-person, full time, 1.0 FTE, non-exempt position, 12 months a year.
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range: $28.85 - $31.25 hourly
Full-Time Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Life insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- 403(b), 403(b) matching
- Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account (FSA), Health savings account (HSA)
- Tuition waiver
EEO/DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.
All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.
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