AVP Prospect Research and Portfolio Management

HonorHealth; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

HonorHealth is seeking an AVP to advance data analytics, portfolio strategy, and prospect research within the Foundation Development team. The role requires leading research efforts, guiding prospect moves, and coordinating with Gift Officers to optimize fundraising outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in research and fundraising, with strong data warehousing and analysis skills. This is a non-remote, Phoenix/Scottsdale-based position with a $5,000 new hire bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree - Required.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in research and fundraising development.
• Experience in portfolio management preferred in large healthcare/university settings.

Responsibilities

• Support Foundation Development Divisions and Gift Officers with data analysis and prospect research.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donor relationships using portfolio moves.
• Supervise prospect research vendors and ensure KPI reporting and analytics.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Portfolio management

Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Department

Data Analytics Principle and Leadership Portfolio Strategy Principal Giving Prospect Development Ultra-High Net Worth Prospect Research Not a remote position. Must reside in the greater Phoenix / Scottsdale metropolitan area. $5,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus

Primary City/State

HonorHealth Corporate Office

Category

Data Intelligence

Shift

Day

Department

Data Analytics Principle and Leadership Portfolio Strategy Principal Giving Prospect Development Ultra-High Net Worth Prospect Research Not a remote position. Must reside in the greater Phoenix / Scottsdale metropolitan area. $5,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus

Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)

At HonorHealth, you’ll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most — caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

This position serves as an essential member of the Technology & Data Analytics team to support Foundation Development Divisions / Gift Officers. This AVP strategically utilizes ethically gathered prospect and donor information necessary to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward engaged relationships in support of HonorHealth. Primary responsibilities include conducting ongoing data analysis, strategy development, matrix stage prospect management, individual prospect research and profile development, and supervising prospect research vendor(s) / researcher(s). This AVP of Portfolio Moves and Prospect Research reports to the VP of Portfolio and Pipeline Analytics, while also collaborating closely with Database Analysts to generate, oversee, and monitor reporting of portfolio key performance indicators (KPIs).

Essential Functions

• Prospect & Portfolio Management: Oversee all aspects of the prospect management system. Provide direct preparation and support of monthly portfolio review meetings with all Gift Officers / teams, ensuring that actions, strategies, and revenue projections are being accurately uploaded to the database. Manage the assignment of prospects, referrals, and donors in collaboration with Foundation and Development Leadership so that fundraising activity is coordinated, and prospects are moved successfully through the solicitation cycle. Establish prospect pipeline guidelines and workflows that ensure a steady flow of new prospects, while maintaining accountability to the Moves Matrix stages and associated timing / expectations. Customize pipeline strategies for high capacity and affinity donors / prospects to better identify and strategize next steps. Working in close collaboration with all leaders, while partnering to carry out comprehensive procedures to ensure quality and consistency across all activities related to prospect management.
• Prospect Identification & Research: Implement a comprehensive program of quality prospect research to support cultivation and solicitation activity by Foundation Gift Officers and Volunteers, as appropriate. Proactively manage alerts and other proactive research tools to keep fundraisers current on donors / prospects. Assess current prospecting and research procedures, making recommendations to improve existing processes. Ensure that current research activities are aligned with organizational fundraising priorities and revenue goals. Create structures to better visualize network connections and relationships that allow identification of strong, potential donors / prospects with the help of volunteer or stakeholder engagement. Guide and inform database screening and analysis in close collaboration with Technology and Data Analytics Leadership. Incorporate new data elements into current research systems to uncover new donors and update information on current prospects.
• Prospect Strategy Tracking: Provide analysis of pipeline activity and movement to drive strategic planning, including donor journey assessments. Collaborate with Database Analysts to make recommendations for database modifications needed to support effective reporting and analysis. Ensure that highest quality KPIS, metrics, and standards are in place based on professional expertise and industry best practices.
• Management & Budget: In collaboration with VP of Portfolio and Pipeline Analytics, manage and support all direct team members by creating development plans for each staff member, providing mentorship, and identifying professional training opportunities. Monitor the budget and provide recommendations to ensure that the organization is positioned for fundraising success. Additionally, provide supportive oversight to any prospect research vendor(s) / subscription(s).

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Required

Experience

• 5 years of progressively responsible job related experience. Experience in research and fundraising development services, with proven experience in portfolio management, preferably in a large healthcare system, university, or college environment. - Required
• Other Experience managing and leading employees. Ability to manipulate, analyze, and synthesize data using data warehousing and mining tools. Ability to work effectively in a team setting, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills. Skilled in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. - Preferred

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