Assistant Director of Prospect Research | Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Emory•Atlanta, GA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of soliciting alumni, donor engagement, donor research, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Prospect Research. The Prospect Research team supports all Advancement and Alumni Engagement departments by identifying major funders for university initiatives, providing research and preparing leadership briefings. This position will report to the Director of Prospect Research.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in research or related field OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.

Nice To Haves

Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate a complex work environment.
Commitment to delivering excellent customer service, the ability to work collaboratively, and comfort working with ambiguity.
Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
Experience using Salesforce.
Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, non-profit, or a university setting.
Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

Develops proactive prospect research methodologies for identifying biographical, financial, professional, philanthropic and capacity information on prospects for designated school/unit partners.
Proactively identifies prospects via screens, alerts, database searches, and other routine activities; qualifies and refers highly rated screened prospects in a clear and actionable way.
Prepares comprehensive research reports on individuals, corporations and foundations.
Identifies new prospects for significant financial or volunteer support for the institution.
Collects information on prospects, donors and leadership prospects.
Organizes and analyzes information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies, and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Keeps abreast of and effectively utilizes resources at hand such as government documents, SEC filings, deeds and property tax assessment records, and legal documents such as wills and charitable trusts.
Develops and generates reports that support planning and decision-making.
Supports and participates in prospect management activities.
Identifies prospects for cultivation, solicitation and leadership positions for major gifts and principal gifts.
Serves as a liaison between the school/unit offices and the Research office.
Tracks, prioritizes and monitors research projects.
Performs related responsibilities as required.