Manager, Prospect Development - Remote

American Cancer Society, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cancer Society, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Manager, Prospect Development to oversee and produce a sophisticated, sensitive body of donor research to support regional and enterprise philanthropy teams. This role informs front-line fundraisers’ solicitation strategies with current donor insights.

This is a fully remote position; candidates can be located anywhere in the U.S. The starting salary ranges from $67,000 to $70,000, with final offers based on experience, location,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years of prospect research experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research on individuals and foundations to support fundraising solicitations.
• Provide insights to inform front-line fundraisers' strategies.
• Maintain data hygiene and collaborate with philanthropy teams.
• Identify opportunities by analyzing donor data and program alignment.
• Verify biographical details and contact information for high-priority prospects.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to stay current with best practices.

Skills

Prospect research

Data tools

CRM (Salesforce)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Manager, Prospect Development - Remote

Location Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; Dallas, Texas; Jacksonville, Florida; Los Angeles, California; Nashville, Tennessee; New York, New York; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington

Position Type Full time

At the American Cancer Society, we\'reworking to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteersare raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities.

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

The Prospect Development Manager is responsible for oversight and production of an evolving body of sophisticated and sensitive individual and foundation prospect research to support an assigned regional and/or enterprise philanthropy team. This position directly impacts whether Philanthropy revenue goals are achieved by providing current, curated donor insight to inform front-line fundraisers’ solicitation strategies.

This is a fully remote position, and candidates can be located anywhere in the U.S

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts thorough research on individuals and foundationsutilizinginternal constituent information and data from multiple external researchtools; evaluates findings and forms recommendations that informfront-line fundraisers’solicitation strategies.– 55%

• Providesstrategy insights,monitorsfundraising activity for processcomplianceandmaintainsstrong partnerships with prospect development and assigned fundraising teams.– 10%

• Oversees a balanced portfolio across an assigned team and collaborates with Philanthropy Operations team to ensure data hygiene for major gift prospects. – 10%

• Gathers and analyzes data on priority constituentstoidentifynew opportunities andalign donor interests with ACS programs and mission. – 10%

• Verifiesgift capacity and biographical detailsandassistson obtaining updated contact information for high-priority prospects. – 10%

• Engages in professional development to remain current on best practices.– 5%

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Degree Required:Bachelor's Degree

• Preferred Degree:Bachelor's Degree
• Years of experience:3 years ofexperience inprospectresearch or equivalent field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Demonstratedexpertisein prospect research technologies, data tools, CRM (Salesforce preferred)and interpretation of complex information from diverse sources (e.g.,IRS filings, SEC records, property data, biographical data, charitable giving databases).

• Strong Analytical, organizational, and communication capabilities, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced,confidentialandhighly sensitiveenvironment, upholding the APRA Advance Prospect Research standards and Code of Ethics.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• No specific physical requirements

The starting rate is $67,000 to $70,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

See our commitment to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity to continually ensure equal opportunity to our employees and to our applicants.