Director, Prospect Development

BridgePoint Associates

$80K — $101K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in prospect research and development, ideally in a supervisory capacity
  • Preferred background in higher education
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Expert knowledge of prospect research practices and industry standards
  • Familiarity with Blackbaud or similar tools for wealth screening and prospect management
  • Adaptable team player in a dynamic work environment
  • Comprehensive understanding of moves management and donor behavior

Responsibilities

  • Oversee prospect research and data analysis to guide fundraising initiatives
  • Research and assess potential philanthropic donors
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to the Prospect Development team
  • Allocate prospects into portfolios and manage their progression
  • Develop effective strategies to discover new donor prospects
  • Collaborate on cultivation strategies for high-level gift prospects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous leave policy: 24 vacation days, 12 holidays, plus sick leave
  • Retirement savings options including a Retirement Plan and Supplemental accounts
  • Flexible spending options for health and dependent care expenses
  • Tuition waivers for employees and their families
  • Discounted course fees at other Idaho institutions
  • Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Full Job Description
Director, Prospect DevelopmentUniversity FoundationWestern US - Relocation Assistance AvailableSalary Range: $80,000 to $101,000 per year, based on experience

Terrific new Director of Prospect Development position. The Director will be responsible for the foundation's prospect research, management, and development. The role will work to develop and implement effective strategies to identify and qualify prospects for philanthropic funding priorities. Excellent benefits currently include:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 24 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional sick leave
  • Retirement Plan and Supplemental Retirement Account options
  • HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
  • Tuition and Fee Waivers for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents of the employee
  • Employees can take courses at other Idaho institutions for reduced fees
  • Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program


Responsibilities:
  • Manage prospect research, prospect development, and data analysis to inform fundraising strategies and foundation leadership
  • Research and analyze prospects to identify and qualify for philanthropic giving opportunities
  • Provide supervision and mentorship to the Prospect Development team and develop departmental objectives
  • Assign prospects to portfolios and ensure moves management of prospects through portfolios
  • Implement effective strategies to identify new donor prospects
  • Collaborate on strategy for cultivation of principal gift level prospects


Qualifications:
  • Approximately 5+ years of relevant prospect research and development experience including time in a supervisory role
  • Higher education experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Expert in the field of prospect research and development, strong understanding of best practices and industry trends
  • Experience with Blackbaud or similar; experience with wealth screening, prospect development, and other tools
  • Ability to work with a fast-paced and innovative team
  • Understanding of moves management and donor behavior


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