Prospect Researcher - HCC Foundation
Prospect Researcher - HCC Foundation
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Prospect Researcher is an essential partner in the outreach engagement and fundraising efforts of the HCC Foundation.
Responsible for conducting biographical and philanthropic capacity research on individuals corporations and foundations in an ongoing effort to develop the pool of prospective donors critical to the support of fundraising for HCC.
Plays a crucial role in the fundraising process by working proactively to develop a pipeline of new prospects and by providing timely actionable valueadded intelligence to frontline fundraisers and management regarding prospects wealth and philanthropic interests.
Works in partnership with fundraisers to ensure that fundraisers have access to resources that enable them to maintain active portfolios and build donor relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Both proactively and reactively research analyze and maintain information (e.g. background wealth interests capacity to give) on both suspects (prospective prospects) and qualified prospects.
Lead crossdepartmental coordination to develop proposals and grant applications with compelling narratives that effectively link with the funders
priorities requirements and deadlines.
Generate grants reports for qualified prospects
Proactively identify new and highlevel annual and major gift leads and prospects through electronic alerts analysis screening information data mining techniques push technology demographic searches etc. In particular develop processes and strategies to mine prospects from within the Foundations database.
Interpret and evaluate research results and communicate analysis in an appropriate format to colleagues (prospect profiles lists etc. ).
Collaborate with frontline fundraisers to understand their portfolio needs and identify pipeline gaps and then work creatively and proactively to close those gaps by discovering both new prospects and untapped potential within the current prospect pool.
Lead list management of portfolios regarding movement of qualified/disqualified leads.
Monitor analyze and disseminate news regarding HCC Foundation HCC key prospects the economy philanthropic trends and the culture at large that could impact fundraising.
Lead the review and evaluation of research resources.
Perform other duties tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree required
- 3 years of experience in prospect research fundraising library research or related field preferably in an academic environment
- Experience in grant writing for private nongovernmental fundinginstitutions preferred
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
- MS Office Programs
- Fundraising and Relationship Management Software
- Fundraising Experience
- Budget Management
- Utilize multiple methods to communicate information
Competencies
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the countrys largest singlyaccredited openadmission community colleges offering associate degrees certificates workforce training and lifelong learning opportunities.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. Youll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive administrative financial or something else youll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cuttingedge academic and career tools it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourthlargest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies second only to New York Citys 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall aftertaxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a majorleague sports town and dont forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed yearround.
- Worldrenowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its firstrate healthcare system with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nations top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area museums are a large part of Houstons cultural scene.
- Houston is theCulture & Culinary Capital of Texaswith more than 7500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60 cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and youre ready to join an amazing team please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race color religion sex gender identity and expression national origin age disability sexual orientation or veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
Sandra B. Jacobson J.D. . SHRMSCPInterim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX 77266
HCC values its employees and their contributions promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development and provides a positive working and learning environmentthat encourages involvement innovation and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations to interview should contact (713).
Employment Type
Full Time
