Director of Prospect Research and Management at Wellesley College overseeing fundraising strategies and team direction. Leading sophisticated prospect research to optimize donor relationships and campaign strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead and direct the team in performing sophisticated, traditional prospect research to identify, qualify, and prioritize high-capacity prospects.
Oversee the collection, confirmation, analysis, interpretation, and summarization of complex biographical, financial, and philanthropic data to assess wealth and giving capacity.
Oversee the prospect management system, including pipeline moves management, portfolio optimization, and key performance metric tracking.
Provide strategic counsel and support to gift officers on donor cultivation and solicitation strategies, ensuring effective management of donor relationships.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of three Prospect Development professionals.
Foster a culture of excellence, ethical research practices, and continuous professional development.
Establish and maintain best-practice methodologies for prospect research and pipeline management, ensuring strategic leverage of best-in-class industry software (e.g., wealth screening tools, CRM/database) and emerging AI technology to maximize efficiency, data accuracy, and prospect yield.
Ensure the timely creation and delivery of accurate, high-quality research briefings and reports for the President, Trustees, senior staff, and volunteer leaders to inform personal contacts and solicitations.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
7-10 years of professional experience in prospect research and prospect management within a fundraising environment, including experience with relational databases and managing a team.
Experience leveraging modern technology (including industry software and/or AI tools) for prospect development.
Demonstrated experience managing or guiding a team or function, including responsibility for project prioritization, cross-functional partnership, and mentoring staff or colleagues.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation : Experience competitive wages ensuring your dedication is recognized and rewarded.
Exceptional Benefits Package: Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
Commuting and Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.
Paid Time Off : Take advantage of paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
Retirement Savings : Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees.
Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Professional Development: Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
Tuition and Education Benefits : Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.
Campus Privileges : Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.
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