Prospect Research Strategist - Data-Driven Fundraising

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University seeks a Prospect Research Specialist to support DAR with research, profiling, and portfolio management for prospective donors. The role informs fundraising strategy through data-driven insights and collaboration with gift officers.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with experience in prospect research and donor databases, including Raiser's Edge. Join a mission-driven, growth-oriented team at Howard University.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in prospect research
• Experience with MS Office and donor databases is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Identify, track, segment, and analyze donor records and relationships to meet annual and long-term fundraising goals
• Create prospect briefings and reports using research tools and data
• Support gift officers with data-informed portfolio management and donor segmentation
• Maintain up-to-date donor records and contribute to donor relations efforts

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Raiser's Edge experience

Donor research tools

Data analysis

Portfolio management

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

3 years prospect research experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

WealthEngine

iWave

Donor Search

Job description

Howard University seeks a Prospect Research Specialist to support DAR with research, profiling, and portfolio management for prospective donors. The role informs fundraising strategy through data-driven insights and collaboration with gift officers.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's or Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with experience in prospect research and donor databases, including Raiser's Edge. Join a mission-driven, growth-oriented team at Howard University.