Prospect Research Associate
Fordham University is a Jesuit institution located in New York, dedicated to providing an exceptional education. The Prospect Research Associate is responsible for conducting in-depth research on individuals and organizations to evaluate their connections and potential contributions to the University, supporting major gift officers and university leaders.
Responsibilities
- Compiles and analyzes detailed biographical and other publicly available information on individuals and organizations to determine prospects’ relationships with the University, interests, and giving capacity
- Prepares/updates written profiles on potential individual, corporate and foundation prospects for major gift officers, the President of the University and the Vice President for University Relations
- Manages and reviews daily periodicals, lists alerts and other resources or prospecting resources
- Proactively prospects for new donors and determines their giving capacity
- Updates prospect database regularly
- Prepares specialized research for event and campaign purposes
- Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers
- Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation
- Assists in training new research staff and assists with the management and training of student interns
Skills
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of experience in prospect research or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers and MS and Google Office suites
- Facility with standard prospect research tools: business directories, online databases, and Internet resources and programs
- Strategic and creative thinker with excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with different audiences, including researchers, fundraisers, and senior-level administration
- Ability to effectively synthesize information from a variety of sources into an organized format
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent writing skills and thorough research skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material in a discreet and ethical manner
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee assistance program ( EAP )
- Tuition remission
- Generous time off
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