Prospect Research & Data Specialist

Purdue Alumni Student Experience (PASE); West Virginia; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Vacation days up to 22 per year

403(b) and Roth retirement plans

Employer retirement contribution 10%

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition discounts at Purdue University

Job summary

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a Prospect Development Specialist to support data research, biography updates, and wealth rating validation. You will maintain donor records, verify information, and contribute to data quality across the prospect pipeline.

You will collaborate with analysts on automation opportunities and process improvements, ensuring accurate, timely constituent information for fundraising efforts. This role blends research acumen with operational rigor in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• Significant aptitude with research methods and strong computer skills are required; experience with relational databases preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a clear, concise writing style.
• Effective interpersonal skills and good organizational skills are required.
• Must have knowledge of how to search commercial on-line databases, internet websites, and other more traditional resource materials.
• Must be self-motivated, self-directed, and highly organized individual who works well under deadlines.
• A sense of curiosity and enthusiasm about learning and commitment to professional growth.

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

Relational databases

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Online research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Purdue For Life Foundation is seeking a Prospect Development Specialist to support data research, biography updates, and wealth rating validation. You will maintain donor records, verify information, and contribute to data quality across the prospect pipeline.

You will collaborate with analysts on automation opportunities and process improvements, ensuring accurate, timely constituent information for fundraising efforts. This role blends research acumen with operational rigor in a hybrid setting.