Prospect Research & Development Lead for Major Gifts

Iona University

New Rochelle (NY)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Iona University is seeking an Assistant Director for Prospect Research & Development in New Rochelle, NY. You will identify and research major and principal gift prospects, build wealth profiles, and support frontline fundraisers with data-informed insights.

Responsibilities include integrating data from Raiser's Edge and other sources, developing dashboards, and improving research workflows using analytics and technology. Collaboration with Advancement leadership is essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
3–5 years in prospect research or analytics.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or Salesforce.
Strong Excel / data analysis skills.
Clear written and verbal communication.
Attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to work independently with frontline fundraisers.
Excellent project-management skills.

Responsibilities

Identify major and principal gift prospects among alumni, parents, and partners.
Conduct wealth screening and research using multiple sources.
Develop concise prospect profiles and wealth assessments.
Analyze career progression and philanthropic activity for donors.
Create dashboards and reports for leadership.
Collaborate with Advancement Services on data quality.