Philanthropy Prospect Researcher (Hybrid)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Prospect Research Officer to drive philanthropic revenue by identifying potential supporters and optimizing fundraiser portfolios through data-driven techniques. You will ensure data accuracy in the department CRM and contribute to portfolio strategy under the Director of Prospect Development.

The role involves analyzing wealth indicators, preparing donor profiles, and producing concise research products for individuals, corporations, and foundations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5 years in a development office or similar.
• Experience with data management systems preferred, especially Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, MS Office.
• Experience with analytics and predictive models.
• Must be detail oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain confidentiality per APRA/HIPAA.
• Knowledge of donor research resources (LexisNexis, iWave, Relationship Science, SEC Edgar).

Responsibilities

• Identify individual, corporate and foundation prospects based on analysis of wealth indicators, philanthropy, interests, engagement and connections to BMC.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize data from a wide range of sources, including financial disclosure documents, to determine potential gift capacity.
• Compose research profiles for individuals, including trustee bios, event bios, and prospect profiles that are carefully proofread and edited for accuracy, completeness, and clarity.
• Create concise, accurate, and timely corporate and foundation research products that include organizational history, financial data, news, philanthropic priorities and potential Boston Medical Center connections.
• Conduct wealth screenings, analysis, and verification of data; review, segment, and analyze large data sets to provide recommendations for portfolios.
• Assist the Director with the prospect management process and participate in portfolio strategy meetings.
• Ensure accurate record keeping in the CRM database.
• Track and disseminate news and information about donors and prospects as well as relevant local and industry news.
• Uphold the ethical and confidentiality guidelines of BMC, HIPAA and APRA.
• Assist with other Development initiatives and projects as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Research databases

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

MS Office

MS Outlook

iWave

Relationship Science

SEC Edgar

Job description

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a Prospect Research Officer to drive philanthropic revenue by identifying potential supporters and optimizing fundraiser portfolios through data-driven techniques. You will ensure data accuracy in the department CRM and contribute to portfolio strategy under the Director of Prospect Development.

The role involves analyzing wealth indicators, preparing donor profiles, and producing concise research products for individuals, corporations, and foundations