Prospect Researcher

Prospect Researcher

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904 Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the worlds leading centers of education science and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art contemporary Art Museum Center for Collections and Research House and Gardens Institute of Science and more than 1600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills Michigan about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more please visit our website:.

Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations and Gift Planning the Prospect Researcher will support Cranbrook Educational Communitys (CEC) Advancement Team by providing detailed research and data that will inform donor outreach and strategic plans to further fundraising goals related to charitable and sponsorship revenues from individuals corporations foundations and government agencies. They will also provide assistance with the portfolio assignment and review process with the goal of advising CEC fundraisers on the optimization of their portfolios and the achievement of their fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive and effective prospect research system including management of research tools and processes.
• Train as needed on the use of research tools collection and recording of information to ensure data integrity database proficiency and consistency and support a high level of confidence in resulting profiles ratings and reports.
• Assist with the development of training curriculum and materials for the Advancement Team related to prospect research policies procedures systems and applications.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information and adhere to the ethical and confidentiality guidelines of both the CEC and APRA.
• All other responsibilities and tasks assigned by the Director of Advancement Operations and Gift Planning.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree required preferably in a related field such as Journalism History English Business or Library Science.
• A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in prospect and donor research.
• Comprehensive understanding of the tools utilized and the fundamentals involved with fundraising research.
• Experience with DonorSearch and Blackbaud products specifically RENXT and Research Point preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal skills high-level organizational and computer skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of the tools utilized and the fundamentals involved with fundraising research.
• Ability to produce concise research documents with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
• Experience with web platforms will be favorably considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a higher-education or major cultural institution setting.
• Experience working in a comprehensive fundraising campaign.
• Familiarity with financial information including proxy statements annual reports SEC documents and stock holdings.
  
  

This is a full-time position with a salary of $62k based on experience.

Cranbrook offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical dental life insurance long-term and short-term disability and retirement programs with employer also offer generous paid time off 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays employee discounts and a unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration.

For consideration please submit a resume and cover letter.

Required Experience:

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