Director of Prospect Research

Director of Prospect ResearchAdvancement - Annual Fund

Location : New Orleans, LA

Summary

The Director of Prospect Research will be responsible for managing research deliverables and projects, directing prospect identification efforts, delegating research requests to ensure timely responses, coordinating training, ensuring compliance with ethical practices and data privacy laws, and providing strategic support for fundraising at all levels, with special focus on principal level strategy. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Senior Director of Prospect Development to set and monitor annual goals, working closely with the prospect management and analytics team to develop and implement the overall prospect development vision and strategic focus, enhancing the University’s fundraising success and pipeline development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of experience in development research, prospect management, or prospect development in a higher education, healthcare, or complex non-profit environment.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and / or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications