Prospect Research Officer - Development, Hybrid
About The Position
The Prospect Research Officer is an integral member of Boston Medical Center’s Development Department, providing strategy and insight to drive philanthropic revenue. Reporting to the Director of Prospect Development, the Officer uses data-driven techniques to identify potential supporters and optimize fundraiser portfolios, and is responsible for data accuracy and management in the department database. The role supports the Office of Development’s efforts to elevate Boston Medical Center Health System’s philanthropic profile among individual, foundation, and corporate donors regionally and nationally. It works across the hospital to build a community of supporters committed to clinical excellence and inclusive research that advance equity in healthcare. The position is hybrid and full-time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Five years of experience in a development office or similar environment with related experience.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure while managing multiple tasks and projects effectively.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate professionally.
- Flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and ability to work well with internal management and staff at all levels, as well as external clients and vendors.
- Ability to problem-solve, triage, make independent decisions, and prioritize tasks.
- Willingness to learn and apply knowledge across assigned tasks and workflows.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data management systems, preferably Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows, MS Office (Word and Excel), and MS Outlook.
- Experience with analytics and predictive models.
- Familiarity with or proficiency in Internet search strategies and electronic databases and subscription resources, such as Lexis-Nexis for Development Professionals, iWave, Relationship Science, and SEC Edgar.
Responsibilities
- Identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects by analyzing wealth indicators, philanthropy, interests, engagement, and connections to BMC.
- Analyze, interpret, and summarize information from diverse sources, including financial disclosure documents, to assess potential gift capacity.
- Prepare and proofread research profiles for individuals, including trustee biographies, event biographies, and prospect profiles, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
- Create concise and timely corporate and foundation research products covering organizational history, financial data, news, philanthropic priorities, and potential connections to Boston Medical Center.
- Conduct wealth screenings, analyze and verify data, and review, segment, and analyze large datasets to recommend ways to enhance portfolios and identification pools.
- Assist the Director with prospect management and participate in and support prospect and portfolio strategy meetings.
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM database.
- Track and share news and information about donors and prospects, as well as relevant local and industry news.
- Uphold BMC, HIPAA, and Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) ethics and confidentiality guidelines.
- Assist with other Development initiatives and projects as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
- Highly subsidized health care plan for employees and family members.
- Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 403(b) savings matches.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family well-being.
- Wellbeing services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
