What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prospect Research Coordinator position at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Position : Prospect Research Coordinator
Department : Advancement and Innovation
Role Overview : The Prospect Research Coordinator is a key member of the entrepreneurial Prospect Research and Operations team in Lincoln Center's Advancement & Innovation business unit. Reporting to the Associate Director for Strategic Research, the Prospect Research Coordinator provides critical research support for the department's fundraising initiatives. The right fit for this role is an experienced prospect research coordinator with a demonstrated history of identifying, researching, and analyzing potential donors to help build and maintain a robust donor pipeline. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for the performing arts. Given the nature of this role, the Prospect Research Coordinator must be able to work autonomously, prioritize multiple workstreams and deadlines, be exceptionally organized and have excellent communication skills.
What you'll get to do here :
The Prospect Research team manages fundraising research for Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The team is responsible for all prospect development tasks, including identification, qualification, prospect and moves management, fundraiser portfolio design, and prospect research. We are constantly innovating & adapting, and we also hold ourselves to the highest standard of prospect development. As researchers, we support our fundraisers by providing targeted research on individuals, corporations, and foundations, as well as events support & special projects.
In conjunction with the Associate Director of Strategic Research and the Prospect Research Managers, the Prospect Research Coordinator will :
- Support the Strategic Research team's efforts to identify and build a robust pool of very high and ultra-high net worth prospects
- Manage most research requests for LCPA events, relationship mapping and wealth screenings; Assist in the preparation of materials for donor meetings and events.
- Utilize a suite of prospect research vendor databases, including iWave, Lexis Nexis, RelSci, and Wealth-X for qualifications, relationship maps, strategic fundraiser support, etc.
- Conduct topline research on event attendees
- Complete due diligence checks using online sources in accordance with LCPA's gift acceptance policy
- Champion the CRM Tessitura for prospect moves management and donor tracking; Maintain and update the donor database with accurate and current information.
- Provide support for staff training on research best practices while ensuring adherence to data privacy standards. Monitor industry trends and best practices in prospect research and fundraising. Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards and maintain confidentiality.
- Undertake other duties as assigned
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What is Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (LCPA) is the world's leading performing arts center in the heart of New York City. In these times of heightened anxiety and vigilance, we are holding on to the important role the arts play in our lives : they nourish our hearts and minds, teach us valuable lessons and critical skills, and help us create community. We are resolved not to lose sight of what connects us, and we hope you will consider joining our talented, diverse team.
We are :
1. The manager of the Lincoln Center Campus.
2. A leading Arts Presenter.
3. An Education Hub.
Who are our people?
Lincoln Center is a diverse team of dreamers, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who use unique platforms in the heart of New York City and beyond to advocate for the transformative impact of artistic experiences.
Lincoln Center People imagine and create in concert with this mission by founding President John D. Rockefeller III - "The arts are not for the privileged few, but for the many. Their place is not on the periphery of daily life, but at its center."
Lincoln Center welcomes applicants from all sectors who agilely solve problems, show up as they are, and can't stop innovating.
What's the news?
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Who is our President and CEO?
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It is the policy of Lincoln Center to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital or civil partnership / union status, familial or caregiver status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, predisposition, or carrier status, unemployment status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. LCPA is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
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