What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prospect Research Officer position at St. Catherine University?

Position Summary Information

Advertisement St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) invites applications for the position of Prospect Research Officer for the Institutional Advancement department.

The Prospect Research Officer plans, implements and supports a comprehensive prospect, portfolio and moves management program. The prospect research officer is responsible for prospect data and information for the campaign and as requested by or for the President, Senior Vice President, Vice President, and the Director; this includes prospect research profiles, portfolio and pool data. The prospect researcher is a ready partner with and support for the development fundraising staff.

Responsibilities :

Strategic Prospect Management

Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive prospect, portfolio, and Moves Management (MM) plan.
Provide monthly reports to vice president regarding complement of prospects in portfolios, time in stage, and other data in support of MM.
Prospects are organized for MM in a strategic and prioritized system.

Research briefings & meeting preparation

Prepare current, detailed research briefings on prospects and / or groups of prospects for Senior Vice President, Vice President, Major Gift Officers and other staff as needed.

Using information gathered in research, update CRM Advance with new information.

Prospect Identification

Screen and vet major gift prospects using external tools (e.g. iWave).

Develop prioritized prospect pools for fundraising assignment.

Own the organizational structure in CRM Advance for prospect scorings.

Data Management

Participate and contribute to the formulation of the University’s development planning as it pertains to information systems.

Update and create the processes and procedures of prospect management and related infrastructure support services (ie. CRM Advance).

Salary Range : $50-60,000

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include :

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.

Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan access

Accrued sick time

Paid parental leave after one year of service

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found HERE .

The salary range listed reflects a good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and other relevant factors. St. Catherine reserves the right to modify or adjust compensation depending on University needs.St. Catherine University in St. Paul / Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation’s largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening / weekend / online formats. Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in business or nonprofit administration, information management, journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Some or related experience in non-profit, philanthropic prospect research for use by fundraising and advancement operations staff.

Experience investigative and research skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree in MLIS or a relevant subject area or equivalent, extensive investigative and research skills.

Demonstrated proficiency in non-profit philanthropic prospect research methods of information acquisition, including use of online and printed sources of information. Show initiative in identifying new sources of information, as they become necessary and / or available.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize personal, professional, and giving capacity data from a wide variety of sources.

Ability to organize and manage a diverse range of assignments and projects with high efficiency, yet thorough attention to detail and follow through.

Demonstrated competence in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs.

Appreciation of the mission, purpose and values of a comprehensive university.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.

Ability to adjust to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency.

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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