Prospect Management & Research Coordinator

DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER•Olivette, MO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Prospect Management & Research Coordinator is a full-time hybrid position in the Development Department at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. The role supports fundraising by conducting research, analyzing data, and using internal and external information sources to help the Development team prioritize activities and outreach. The position reports to the Director of Development Operations. The coordinator provides research, analysis, and reporting to support cultivation of current supporters and identification of potential partners locally, nationally, and in the community. The position also supports development operations through constituent record maintenance and, as needed, backup coverage for gift processing, acknowledgments, and database pulls. The coordinator uses AI tools for research, monitoring, and reporting in accordance with Center policy and professional prospect research ethics standards for data privacy and source verification.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prospect management and research experience.
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in prospect research and management best practices.
Proficiency in common prospect research tools or equivalents and methods, including ResearchPoint, FoundationSearch, 990 Forms, SEC filings, property records, AlumniFinder, and capacity analysis.
Experience interpreting wealth screening results and analyzing donor data.
Familiarity with AI tools and responsible handling of confidential constituent data.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT or other fundraising CRMs.
Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise written reports.
Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, time management, and interpersonal skills.
Lives the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools.
Experience with relationship mapping or network visualization.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare written profiles, event biographies, reports, and lists to support donor and prospect cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Rate and qualify new donors and prospects, including capacity analysis and review of wealth screening results.
Assist in recommending new prospects for portfolios and help manage portfolio size and composition.
Identify prospective donors locally and nationally through proactive research, including list review, network mapping, wealth screening, and news and electronic alert monitoring.
Research local and national high-net-worth prospects to support efforts to broaden the Center’s philanthropic base.
Develop relationship maps connecting board members, volunteers, and other supporters to prospects, and prepare visual materials for gift officer and volunteer engagement.
Develop, maintain, and circulate prospect/moves management and proposals/solicitations reports, along with ad hoc reports tailored to fundraisers’ needs, using Raiser’s Edge data, wealth screening results, and other available analytics tools.
Maintain comprehensive electronic supporter files, including accurate contact and biographical information in Raiser’s Edge; research updated addresses for returned mail; and perform data hygiene and bulk updates.
Use AI tools to support research, monitoring, and reporting workflows in accordance with Center policy and professional prospect research ethics standards for data privacy and source verification.
Serve as a backup for gift processing, acknowledgments, and other database pulls as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.