Director of Prospect Research
Director of Prospect Research
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16-07-2025
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16-07-2025
Job Description
Advancement - Annual Fund
Location: New Orleans LA
Summary
The Director of Prospect Research will be responsible for managing research deliverables and projects directing prospect identification efforts delegating research requests to ensure timely responses coordinating training ensuring compliance with ethical practices and data privacy laws and providing strategic support for fundraising at all levels with special focus on principal level strategy. Additionally they will collaborate with the Senior Director of Prospect Development to set and monitor annual goals working closely with the prospect management and analytics team to develop and implement the overall prospect development vision and strategic focus enhancing the Universitys fundraising success and pipeline development.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills.
Experience with data-driven research using industry-standard software web-based tools data management systems social media and other methodologies.
Ability to manage multiple demands and projects simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving project management and organizational aptitude.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Understanding of prospect management concepts including complex analyses and identifying philanthropic patterns.
Passion for excellent customer service and commitment to exceptional quality.
Ability to inspire colleagues toward common objectives in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
Required Education and/or Experience
Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5 years of experience in development research prospect management or prospect development in a higher education healthcare or complex non-profit environment.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Commitment to higher education values.
Professional memberships in APRA CASE or AASP
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel (VLOOKUPs pivot tables charts formulas).
Experience with fundraising CRMs (preferably Salesforce) and data visualization tools.
Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial statements.
Experience leading large complex projects with multiple tasks and competing deadlines.
An ability to assist and advise in developing and implementing prospect research guidelines and procedures.
Experience designing and implementing comprehensive data-mining and proactive prospect identification projects.
Ability to initiate and lead projects to improve service to development officers and/or units.
Experience researching analyzing and maintaining information on prospective donors using various electronic databases publications and online services.
Compensation Information
This position is classified as exempt salaried and is assigned to pay grade 27. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more aboutLife at Tulaneas well as ourBenefits and Pay. See ourCandidate Resourcesto learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
This position will close onthe date it is filled
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements such as vaccinations and booster shots.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination harassment and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a persons race color religion age sex national origin shared ancestry disability genetics veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility selection or participation criteria for Tulanes employment or educational programs or activities.
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