Prospect Research Officer - Development, Hybrid

Boston Medical Center; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Prospect Research Officer to join the Development Support team. You will identify potential supporters, analyze wealth indicators, and create research profiles to inform gift planning and portfolio strategies.

The role requires data accuracy in the CRM, collaboration across the Development department, and adherence to HIPAA and APRA confidentiality. A bachelor’s degree and 5 years’ experience in a related field are essential, with Raiser's Edge and analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years’ experience in a development office or similar environment.
• Experience with data management systems preferred, Raiser's Edge highly regarded; proficiency with analytics and predictive models is a plus.
• Must be extremely detail oriented with superior written and verbal communication skills; able to handle multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identify individual, corporate and foundation prospects using wealth indicators, philanthropy, interests, engagement and connections to BMC.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize data from diverse sources to estimate potential gift capacity.
• Compose research profiles for individuals and trustees with accuracy and clarity.
• Create concise corporate and foundation research products with organizational history and financial data.
• Conduct wealth screenings and verification of data.
• Review and analyze large data sets to support portfolio strategy and donor identification.
• Assist the Director with prospect management and portfolio strategy meetings.
• Ensure accurate record keeping in the CRM database.
• Track news about donors/prospects and relevant local industry information.
• Uphold HIPAA and APRA confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Windows

MS Office (Word & Excel)

MS Outlook

Lexis-Nexis for Development Professionals

iWave

Relationship Science

SEC Edgar

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prospect Research Officer will serve as an integral part of the BMC’s Development Department, providing strategy and insight to drive philanthropic revenue. Reporting to the Director of Prospect Development, the Prospect Research Officer will use data-driven techniques to identify potential supporters and optimize fundraiser portfolios. The Prospect Research Officer will be responsible for data accuracy and management in the department database. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Office of Development that is driving a bold vision to elevate Boston Medical Center Health System’s philanthropic profile among individual, foundation, and corporate donors in the region and nationally. We are mission driven and passionate, visionary and strategic, nimble and collaborative. Working within our office and across the hospital, we’re nurturing and growing a community of supporters who share BMCHS’s commitment to clinical excellence and inclusive research that combine to serve as a national model for equity in healthcare. Our team works alongside world renowned physicians, scientists, philanthropists, government officials and high-profile community members all striving to make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. We offer our employees an array of wellbeing services, competitive pay, and a wide range of benefits, including a highly subsidized health care plan for employees and their family members. BMC is proud to be one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity and Best Employers for Women, and also earned a 4.5-star rating as one of Newsweek’s Greatest Places to Work.

About BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER (BMC)

As an employer, Boston Medical Center is one of a kind—delivering the benefits of well-regarded institutions with the innovative spirit found in smaller organizations. BMC is a leading academic medical center with a deep commitment to health equity and a proud history of serving all who come to us for care. BMC provides high-quality healthcare and wrap around support that treats the whole person, extending beyond our physical campus into our vibrant and diverse communities. This ranges from food and transportation all the way to economic mobility initiatives including jobs and financial literacy. The work does not stop there. Behind the scenes, BMC is a proud advocate for social, racial and environmental justice, and engages with the community to create two-way dialogues to best inform our work. BMC is advancing medicine, while training the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers as the primary teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Position: Prospect Research Officer Department: Development Support Schedule: Full Time (Hybrid)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• 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 and synthesize information to provide suggestions and recommendations, especially for enhancing portfolios and identification pools.
• Assist the Director with the prospect management process and participate in and support prospect and portfolio strategy meetings.
• Ensure accurate record keeping in the CRM database.
• Track and disseminate news and information about donors and prospects as well relevant local and industry news.
• Uphold the ethical and confidentiality guidelines of BMC, HIPAA and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).
• Assist with other Development initiatives and projects as needed.

(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree and 5 years’ experience in a development office or similar environment with related experience.
• PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Experience with data management systems strongly preferred, preferably Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge software, Microsoft Windows, MS Office (Word and Excel), and MS Outlook; Experience with analytics and predictive models.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs): Must be extremely detail oriented and able to perform well under pressure while managing multiple tasks/projects effectively and efficiently. Superior written and verbal communication skills; must effectively communicate in a highly professional manner. Flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as with outside clients and vendors. Ability to problem-solve, triage, independently make decisions, and prioritize tasks. Desire to learn and implement knowledge across assigned tasks and workflow. Familiarity and or/proficiency with Internet search strategies and use of electronic databases and subscription resources preferred such as: Lexis-Nexis for Development Professionals, iWave, Relationship Science, SEC Edgar, etc.

Compensation Range: $89,500.00- $130,000.00 This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, skills, and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs, internal equity, and market-competitiveness. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request. BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.