Prospect Researcher

Cranbrook Schools

Bloomfield Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 55,800 - 68,200

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

Retirement programs

Generous paid time off

11 paid holidays

3 floating holidays

Employee discounts

Educational environment

Job summary

Cranbrook Educational Community in Bloomfield Hills, MI seeks a Prospect Researcher to support its Advancement Team by providing research and data to inform donor outreach and fundraising strategies.

Responsibilities include portfolio management, data integrity, and training for the team, with a focus on safeguarding donor confidentiality and helping achieve fundraising goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required in a related field or equivalent.
Minimum of three years of progressive experience in prospect and donor research.
Familiarity with fundraising research tools and data integrity practices.
Experience with DonorSearch and Blackbaud products (RENXT, Research Point) preferred.
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive prospect research system and processes.
Train team on research tools, data collection, and recording to ensure data integrity.
Support portfolio assignment and review to optimize fundraising outcomes.
Safeguard donor information and adhere to ethical/confidential guidelines.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Director of Advancement Operations and Gift Planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DonorSearch

Blackbaud RENXT

Blackbaud Research Point

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Founded by Detroit philanthropists George and Ellen Booth in 1904, Cranbrook Educational Community is one of the world's leading centers of education, science, and art. Comprised of a graduate Academy of Art, contemporary Art Museum, Center for Collections and Research, House and Gardens, Institute of Science, and more than 1,600 students attending our Pre-K through 12 independent college preparatory Schools, Cranbrook welcomes thousands of visitors and students to its campus each year. Critics have called Cranbrook "the most enchanted and enchanting setting in America" and in 1989 it was designated a National Historic Landmark. The campus is located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, about 20 miles north of downtown Detroit. For more, please visit our website: www.cranbrook.edu.

Job Details

Description

Prospect Researcher

Reporting to the Director of Advancement Operations and Gift Planning, the Prospect Researcher will support Cranbrook Educational Community’s (CEC) Advancement Team by providing detailed research and data that will inform donor outreach and strategic plans to further fundraising goals related to charitable and sponsorship revenues from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. They will also provide assistance with the portfolio assignment and review process with the goal of advising CEC fundraisers on the optimization of their portfolios and the achievement of their fundraising goals.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

Develop and implement a comprehensive and effective prospect research system, including management of research tools and processes.
Train, as needed, on the use of research tools, collection, and recording of information to ensure data integrity, database proficiency, and consistency and support a high level of confidence in resulting profiles, ratings, and reports.
Assist with the development of training curriculum and materials for the Advancement Team related to prospect research policies, procedures, systems, and applications.
Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information and adhere to the ethical and confidentiality guidelines of both the CEC and APRA.
All other responsibilities and tasks assigned by the Director of Advancement Operations and Gift Planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a related field, such as Journalism, History, English, Business, or Library Science.
A minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in prospect and donor research.
Comprehensive understanding of the tools utilized, and the fundamentals involved with fundraising research.
Experience with DonorSearch and Blackbaud products, specifically RENXT and Research Point, preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, high-level organizational and computer skills.
Comprehensive understanding of the tools utilized, and the fundamentals involved with fundraising research.
Ability to produce concise research documents with attention to accuracy and detail.
Demonstrated ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
Experience with web platforms will be favorably considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher-education or major cultural institution setting.
Experience working in a comprehensive fundraising campaign.
Familiarity with financial information, including proxy statements, annual reports, SEC documents and stock holdings.

This is a full-time position with a salary of $62k+ based on experience.