Prospect Research Analyst
Prospect Research Analyst
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The Development Office is a vibrant and collaborative team focused on advancing the mission of healthcare excellence across our academic medical centers and expanding the philanthropy that makes this mission possible.
Learn more about our team here: SummaryProspect Research Analyst (Prospect Identification & Administrative Support)
The Prospect Research Analyst works as a strategic partner with frontline fundraising staff to provide prospect identification and research support manage portfolios track prospect activity and collaborate around prospect strategies. Reporting to the Director Prospect Management and Research the Analyst proactively works to expand the pool of potential prospects and is timely in responding to research requests from members of the frontline fundraising staff. Additional responsibilities include providing support for operational and administrative activities for the Prospect Research team.
The Analyst must apply creative thinking and be curious focused and persistent in pursuing threads of information. They should be capable of interpreting complex documents including corporate proxy statements and insider stock filings and possess excellent writing skills. They must be able to identify and adapt to shifting priorities be flexible and resourceful and exercise professionalism and discretion in working with confidential information.
To Apply
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter detailing applicable experience and accomplishments.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Proactively identify major and principal gift prospects with a focus on assessing giving capacity and finding connections to Mass General.
Make assignment recommendations for newly identified prospects.
Support the research needs of assigned fundraisers/fundraising teams.
Conduct research on individuals corporations and foundations using a wide variety of prospect research resources and prepare confidential biographical and financial profiles for members of the development staff senior management trustee leadership and key volunteers.
Assist frontline fundraising staff in prioritizing prospect portfolios and encourage the timely review and assignment of newly identified prospects through re-occurring one-on-one portfolio review meetings and collaborative prospect strategy.
Facilitate the assignment of prospects to portfolios create portfolios for new staff and reassign portfolios for departing staff.
Maintain accurate up-to-date information on prospects and donors.
Track and disseminate news and information about donors and prospects.
Monitor requests sent to the Prospect Research email inbox.
Aid in the management of the Prospect Research budget including the timely processing of vendor invoices.
Assist with internal and external meeting coordination preparation and follow up as needed.
Manage the Prospect Research team meeting schedule.
As needed coordinate new and/or refresher training for research skills enrichment or using vendor products.
Oversee the completion of Event Attendee Reports for select hospital fundraising events.
With the Assistant Vice President and Director Prospect Management and Research aid in process improvement initiatives for the Research team and the entire Development Office.
Proactively participate in professional development opportunities.
Contribute to maintaining positive office morale even in the face of high work volume and challenging periods.
Take on other office-wide duties at the request of Development leadership.
Adhere to the mission credo and standards of behavior of Mass General Hospital.
Qualifications
This position requires 2-4 years of experience and a bachelors degree. Experience in either prospect research or prospect management is preferred.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills abilities and competencies:
- Familiarity with a broad range of research techniques including print-based and Internet research searching of electronic databases interviewing and the use of other appropriate sources and methods.
- Excellent customer service skills with an emphasis on relationship building.
- Tact discretion diplomacy and the ability to deal with confidential information sensitively.
- Ability to work with frontline fundraising officers in a team-oriented approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; superior organizational project management and analytical skills.
- Honesty trustworthiness an even disposition and the abilities to interact effectively politely and efficiently with people from all backgrounds.
- Ability to manage multiple clients prioritize and meet frequent deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including strong editing spelling and grammar skills and the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with co-workers and constituents.
- Ability to anticipate needs and show initiative in managing and promoting new projects.
- A sense of curiosity and enthusiasm towards learning is desired.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
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