Prospect Development Director & Strategy

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks a Senior Director of Prospect Development to lead the research and management of donor prospects. You will set strategy, build a high-performing team, and ensure top-tier fundraising outcomes through proactive policies and analytics.

The role requires extensive nonprofit fundraising experience, strong leadership, and advanced data analysis to support university advancement goals. A competitive salary and benefits accompany this leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and nonprofit fundraising experience with prospect management and research.
• Minimum 7 years of fundraising experience and at least 5 years in management.
• Strong analytical ability to translate data into fundraising strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect development team with vision, strategy, and proactive management.
• Develop policies, procedures, and protocols for prospect research and management.
• Oversee prospect management system and assign/determine prospect movements with leadership.
• Define metrics, KPIs, and budgets; manage vendor relationships and tools.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure data-informed decisions across the enterprise.

Skills

Analytical skills

CRM proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Slate

Salesforce

Blackbaud Advancement

Job description

Miami University seeks a Senior Director of Prospect Development to lead the research and management of donor prospects. You will set strategy, build a high-performing team, and ensure top-tier fundraising outcomes through proactive policies and analytics.

The role requires extensive nonprofit fundraising experience, strong leadership, and advanced data analysis to support university advancement goals. A competitive salary and benefits accompany this leadership position.