Prospect Research & Strategy Lead

University of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Redlands is seeking an Assistant Director of Prospect Research and Management to provide strategic prospect research, wealth intelligence, and portfolio management support. The role partners with gift officers and leadership to develop pipelines, inform major gift strategies, and drive fundraising success.

The position emphasizes ethical research practices, data governance, and timely, accurate prospect intelligence to support donor engagement and campus priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma required with 1-3 years of related experience.
• Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, and present complex information from multiple sources.
• Experience with prospect research, wealth screening, or fundraising analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive prospect research and analysis on individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations.
• Prepare prospect profiles, briefing materials, relationship maps, and research reports for Advancement leadership and staff.
• Identify and qualify new major gift prospects through proactive research and data analysis.
• Maintain current knowledge of wealth indicators and fundraising best practices.
• Ensure prospect research records are accurate and maintained in the CRM.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Communications

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

Tools

Slate for Advancement

DonorSearch

LexisNexis

Job description

University of Redlands is seeking an Assistant Director of Prospect Research and Management to provide strategic prospect research, wealth intelligence, and portfolio management support. The role partners with gift officers and leadership to develop pipelines, inform major gift strategies, and drive fundraising success.

The position emphasizes ethical research practices, data governance, and timely, accurate prospect intelligence to support donor engagement and campus priorities.