Remote Prospect Development Manager - Donor Insights

American Cancer Society, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cancer Society, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Prospect Development to oversee a body of prospect research supporting regional philanthropy teams. This fully remote role focuses on providing donor insights to guide frontline fundraisers and drive revenue.

Responsibilities include researching individuals and foundations, evaluating findings, and ensuring data hygiene. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in prospect research, with strong Salesforce CRM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years of experience in prospect research or equivalent field.
• Experience with prospect research technologies, data tools, CRM (Salesforce) and interpretation of complex information from diverse sources.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough research on individuals and foundations using internal data and external research tools.
• Provides strategy insights and monitors fundraising activity for process compliance and maintains partnerships with prospect development and fundraising teams.
• Oversees a balanced portfolio across an assigned team and collaborates with Philanthropy Operations to ensure data hygiene for major gift prospects.
• Gathers and analyzes data on priority constituents to identify opportunities and align donor interests with ACS programs.
• Verifies gift capacity and updates contact information for high-priority prospects.
• Engages in professional development to stay current on best practices.

Skills

Analytical

Organizational

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

American Cancer Society, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Prospect Development to oversee a body of prospect research supporting regional philanthropy teams. This fully remote role focuses on providing donor insights to guide frontline fundraisers and drive revenue.

Responsibilities include researching individuals and foundations, evaluating findings, and ensuring data hygiene. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in prospect research, with strong Salesforce CRM experience.