Lead Principal Gifts Prospect Development (Hybrid)

CASE

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) seeks an Associate Director of Prospect Development to lead executive intelligence, portfolio ownership, and principal giving strategies. The role drives $10M+ pipelines, deep wealth analytics, and board recruitment support for UDAR’s Executive Office and principal giving programs.

The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on analytics, leveraging AI tools to translate data into actionable insights.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of prospect research, development operations, or pipeline analytics in higher education or complex non-profit environments.
Advanced knowledge of evaluating wealth indicators, financial data, and biographical information for capacity assessment ($10M+).
Experience with confidential data handling, regulatory policies, and diplomacy.
Proficiency with CRM systems (Salesforce, Advancement CRM, Blackbaud) and primary prospect research engines (LexisNexis, RelSci, iWave).
Experience using AI platforms to streamline research workflows and enhance intelligence output.

Responsibilities

Lead operational tracking and intelligence pipeline for UCSF executive leadership portfolios.
Drive pipeline development for UHNW principal gift prospects ($10M+).
Perform deep-dive network mapping and candidate vetting for university boards.
Apply AI tools and data analytics to synthesize insights for senior leadership.