Prospect Development & Data Research Specialist

Purdue for Life Foundation; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

403(b) and Roth retirement plans

Tuition discounts on Purdue programs

Job summary

The Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a detail‑oriented Prospect Development professional to support the team by updating contact information, researching and verifying constituent data, and preparing biographies.

You will help monitor data quality, assist with automation projects, document workflows, and collaborate with analysts on process improvements and special initiatives. This role supports educational initiatives and donor relations within Purdue's alumni network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of related nonprofit, education, or similar experience.
• Experience with research and information gathering for donor/prospect records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the Prospect Development team by completing contact information requests and other operational needs, determining appropriate research, documentation, and record updates as defined by established procedures.
• Utilize public information and internal systems to research, evaluate, verify, and update constituent data, determining the most relevant and reliable information to support prospect development and fundraising efforts.
• Prepare and update constituent biographies following Prospect Development procedures.
• Research and maintain constituent contact information, employment, relationships, and other relevant data, determining appropriate updates to maintain accurate and useful donor records and referring issues for review.
• Complete wealth rating validation requests by researching and compiling wealth and constituent information and documenting findings for analyst review.
• Identify and assess data quality issues and assist with auditing, enhancement, cleanup, and maintenance projects based on their impact on data integrity, prospect identification, and the overall prospect pipeline.
• Proactively monitor designated news sources and publications, make needed updates, and determine whether to refer information to analysts.
• Maintain documentation of Prospect Development operational standards and workflows, and provide feedback on opportunities to support consistent decision-making across the team.
• Collaborate with analysts to evaluate recurring work and assist in identifying opportunities for automation, process improvement, and greater efficiency. Provide input on potential solutions and assist in implementing process improvements.
• Participate in special projects and emerging operational priorities, by applying best practices and referring issues that require additional review and guidance.

Skills

Research methods

Database skills

Written & verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Business, or related field

Two years related nonprofit/education experience

Similar experience acceptable in business contexts

Tools

Relational databases

Job description

The Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a detail‑oriented Prospect Development professional to support the team by updating contact information, researching and verifying constituent data, and preparing biographies.

You will help monitor data quality, assist with automation projects, document workflows, and collaborate with analysts on process improvements and special initiatives. This role supports educational initiatives and donor relations within Purdue's alumni network.