Campaign Data & Prospect Research Associate

Farnsworth Art Museum; Rockland (ME); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Farnsworth Art Museum seeks a Campaign and Research Associate to drive prospect development and data operations for a major capital campaign. You will identify high-capacity prospects, maintain donor records, and process gifts, enabling front-line fundraisers to solicit 5- to 8-figure gifts.

The role blends research with data integrity, requiring CRM proficiency, wealth screening familiarity, and meticulous attention to detail. Hybrid onsite presence is required occasionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; 2+ years of post-secondary education required.
• 2+ years of experience in a nonprofit development office, focusing on prospect research, gift processing, or database management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth biographical and financial research on individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Prepare prospect briefings for Major Gifts Team and Chief Advancement Officer.
• Enter interactions and contact reports on behalf of the Chief Advancement Officer.
• Process campaign contributions and manage pledge schedules with gift officers.
• Draft sophisticated, personalized acknowledgement letters for major gifts within 48 hours.
• Maintain donor records and ensure data hygiene across Altru and related systems.

Skills

Prospect research

Data management

Attention to detail

Discretion with sensitive data

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Altru

Raiser's Edge

Excel

WealthEngine

iWave

DonorSearch

Job description

Farnsworth Art Museum seeks a Campaign and Research Associate to drive prospect development and data operations for a major capital campaign. You will identify high-capacity prospects, maintain donor records, and process gifts, enabling front-line fundraisers to solicit 5- to 8-figure gifts.

The role blends research with data integrity, requiring CRM proficiency, wealth screening familiarity, and meticulous attention to detail. Hybrid onsite presence is required occasionally.