Donor Pipeline & Prospect Strategy Lead

ADP, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Arizona Foundation seeks a Director of Pipeline Strategy and Prospect Development to lead prospect management, research, and fundraising analytics. The role focuses on building a robust donor pipeline, informing strategy, and optimizing portfolios across major gifts and campaigns.

Collaboration with PAE and Advancement teams is essential. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, governance, and continuous process improvement to enhance fundraising effectiveness and

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of professional work experience with strong supervisory skills.
• Experience in corporate and foundation prospect research and prospect management.
• Proficiency in researching using online databases and diverse resources.
• Experience developing fundraising policies, processes, and data-driven analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect development strategy and pipeline management.
• Oversee research and prospect management to optimize donor portfolios.
• Develop analytics frameworks and dashboards for fundraising performance.
• Collaborate with Advancement leadership to drive data-informed decisions.
• Mentor and train Development Officers on system tools and best practices.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Prospect research

CRM experience

Donor analytics

Communication

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

University of Arizona Foundation seeks a Director of Pipeline Strategy and Prospect Development to lead prospect management, research, and fundraising analytics. The role focuses on building a robust donor pipeline, informing strategy, and optimizing portfolios across major gifts and campaigns.

Collaboration with PAE and Advancement teams is essential. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, governance, and continuous process improvement to enhance fundraising effectiveness and