Executive Director, Prospect Development & Data Strategy

UMass Amherst Foundation; Hadley (MA); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 vacation days

Health insurance packages

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

A nonprofit organization supporting higher education is seeking an Executive Director of Prospect Development to oversee two teams focused on fundraising and donor research. This role requires leadership in transitioning to new CRM systems, managing team performance, and driving innovative strategies. With required qualifications including a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience, the position emphasizes collaborative leadership and effective communication. Remote work options are available for employees in several US states.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of experience in fundraising or prospect development.
• At least 3 years overseeing other professional staff.
• Demonstrated expertise in higher education Advancement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Prospect Research and Prospect Management teams.
• Manage team operations including recruitment and training.
• Facilitate transition to Salesforce Education Cloud CRM.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce Education Cloud CRM

Microsoft Office

Online prospect research tools

Job description

A nonprofit organization supporting higher education is seeking an Executive Director of Prospect Development to oversee two teams focused on fundraising and donor research. This role requires leadership in transitioning to new CRM systems, managing team performance, and driving innovative strategies. With required qualifications including a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience, the position emphasizes collaborative leadership and effective communication. Remote work options are available for employees in several US states.