Nonprofit Prospect Development Manager

The Bronx; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid schedule

Lead a team of three

Strategic ownership of research

Mission-driven impact

Job summary

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is seeking a Nonprofit Prospect Development Manager for a respected nonprofit focused on hunger relief and community strengthening. This hybrid role is open to candidates in Oregon or Southwest Washington, leading prospect research and management to bolster fundraising efforts.

You will guide a three-person team, drive portfolio strategy, data analysis, and moves management, partnering with fundraising leadership to strengthen donor pipelines and advance organizational

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in prospect research and management, moves management, or related field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience coaching, training, supervising, or guiding staff or teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop proactive prospecting methodologies using data mining and relational databases.
• Knowledge of Moves Management and fundraising concepts with ability to set long‑term plans and measurable goals.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; experience with donor/prospect databases is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of prospect research and management programs aligned with fundraising strategies.
• Coach and develop a team of three while overseeing research, portfolio management, reporting and data analysis.
• Develop proactive prospecting methodologies using data mining, queries, analytics, and portfolio strategy.
• Lead moves management, prospect tracking, donor strategy meetings and major‑gift identification.
• Partner with fundraising leadership on long‑term planning, revenue budgeting, and systems development.

Skills

Prospect research

Leadership / coaching

Data analysis

Moves management

Donor database knowledge

Tools

Raiser’s Edge/RENXT

iWave

EveryAction

LexisNexis

Job description

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Nonprofit Prospect Development Manager for a highly respected nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing hunger and strengthening communities. This is a full-time, direct-hire, hybrid opportunity open to candidates residing in Oregon or Southwest Washington. The Nonprofit Prospect Development Manager will lead the organization’s prospect research and management function, driving prospect identification, research, moves management, portfolio strategy, data analysis, and systems that strengthen philanthropic relationship development and fundraising efforts. This position will also lead and support a team of three while partnering closely with fundraising leadership to develop long-term strategies, strengthen donor pipelines, and advance organizational goals.

PERKS

• Competitive salary of $82,590–$93,208 annually
• Predominantly remote/hybrid schedule for candidates residing in Oregon or Southwest Washington
• Opportunity to lead, coach, and develop a team of three
• Strategic ownership of prospect research, management, and philanthropic development initiatives
• Opportunity to make an impact with a highly respected, mission-driven nonprofit organization

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design and implementation of prospect research and management programs aligned with organizational fundraising strategies, annual priorities, and long-term goals. Manage, coach, and develop a team of three while overseeing prospect research, portfolio management, reporting, data analysis, and prospect development activities. Develop proactive prospecting methodologies utilizing data mining, sophisticated constituent database queries, prospect research, analytics, and portfolio strategy. Lead and strengthen moves management, prospect tracking, donor strategy meetings, relationship‑management systems, and major‑gift prospect identification. Conduct and oversee high‑level research on individuals, corporations, and foundations while developing prospect profiles, reports, and actionable insights for fundraising teams. Partner with fundraising leadership on long‑term planning, annual revenue budgeting, goal tracking, work planning, systems development, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in prospect research and management, moves management, sales operations, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of leadership experience coaching, training, supervising, or guiding professional staff, interns, vendors, consultants, volunteers, or project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop proactive prospecting methodologies utilizing data mining, sophisticated constituent database queries, relational databases, spreadsheets, and data exports.
• Knowledge of Moves Management, Community‑Centric Fundraising principles, and/or other philanthropic development concepts and methodologies, along with demonstrated ability to establish long‑term plans, objectives, and measurable goals.
• High proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office and experience with donor and prospecting databases; Raiser’s Edge/RENXT, iWave, LexisNexis, EveryAction, or comparable systems are highly valued.

LOCATION & SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, exempt hybrid position open to candidates residing within Oregon or Southwest Washington. Candidates located within the Portland metropolitan area generally work onsite approximately once per month. Candidates residing outside the Portland metro area should anticipate traveling to the Portland office approximately twice per year. General working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend work required based on organizational needs.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive annual salary of $82,590–$93,208, based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Employer‑supported dental coverage and voluntary vision insurance.
• Access to Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employer‑paid life, AD&D, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance.
• Additional resources including an Employee Assistance Program, travel assistance, identity theft protection, and optional supplemental life insurance for employees and their families.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client organizations, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in regions that have enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.