Development Management Specialist II

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Georgia State University Advancement works to further Georgia State’s status as a national leader in student success, research and innovation, and cultural impact. By connecting with alumni, engaging donors, and increasing philanthropic support for students and scholars, we’re helping to transform lives and build our global community. The University Advancement Division furthers the university and its mission through several departments, including Development, Corporate & Foundation Relations, Alumni Relations, and the Georgia State University Foundation.
These are exciting times at the University Advancement. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to identify, cultivate, and steward donors.
Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes us a stronger team.
University Advancement is seeking (1) Development Prospect Researcher II to join the already incredible team taking Georgia State University to the next level of excellence!
Reporting to the Executive Director of Prospect Development & Analytics, the Development Management Specialist II conducts in-depth and confidential prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations to ensure campus-wide fundraising initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals. Research includes collection, interpretation, analysi,s and documentation of data on prospective donors and other constituent groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience

Responsibilities

• Coordination of Prospect Management Tracking System
• Oversee the daily operation and use of the Salesforce Ascend prospect tracking module, including directing, monitoring, editing, updating, and auditing end-user data entry processes and data preparation related to prospect manager assignments, wealth and affinity ratings, proposal development, cultivation, and solicitation (moves management) codes, contact reporting, actions, and tasks, etc.
• Monitor Fundraising Performance and Facilitate Prospect and Portfolio Review
• Work closely with Development staff and the Research and Prospect Development staff to create a process for analyzing portfolios and levels of engagement, ensuring appropriate coverage of all viable major and principal gift prospects.
• Provide counsel, advice, and feedback on major gift fundraising activity, pipeline management, and effectiveness to the VP of University Advancement and senior unit managers.
• Lead and facilitate prospect and portfolio review sessions and work with fundraisers and managers to ensure coordination of strategies and actions, and recording of the same in the tracking module.
• Data Management
• Design, develop, and maintain customized information management database website, and electronic resource and library systems.
• Createa customized database system and maintain the integrity of the department's production log (Research Queue). Develop customized filters, queries, and reports for management and individual staff end-users.
• Develop and maintain an electronic library and information tracking system for the cataloging, coding, and retrieval of the department's extensive library resources and filing systems.
• Provide leadership support, direction, site development, and maintenance for the department's intranet and website, as well as electronic communications tools (newsletters, bios, data storage, archives, downloading and retrieval systems)
• Collaborate and Communicate with Fundraising and Development Staff
• Work closely with fundraising and development staff to ensure the accuracy, reliability and maintenance of all leadership, major, principal and planning giving prospect data.
• Define needs and design and organize work systems to meet the needs of fundraising field staff and development managers, ensuring effective prospect management and tracking across the entire development community.
• Training and Orientation
• Work with Development IT staff to provide and create training and orientation for new and existing development officers and support staff, including office visits for personalized consultations.
• Follow up with Development Officers (DoDs) to ensure understanding of prospect management goals and objectives and proper use of the prospect management module.
• Manage and oversee prospect management policies and procedures, including writing and creating documentation for a prospect management manual, forms related to prospect management/tracking, and other related training materials.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Assist with work related to the campus-wide prospect management and tracking system (Salesforce Ascend) as needed.
• Work in a team environment with the Director of Development Prospect & Research Management in the direction and training of Research staff and student assistants.

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with cross-campus and external partners
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level