Senior Associate Director of Prospect Development – Health Enterprise

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Tuition remission for employees and-de

Job summary

Temple University Institutional Advancement seeks a Senior Associate Director of Prospect Development – Health Enterprise to lead research and analysis for Health Enterprise fundraising portfolios. You will identify high-capacity prospects and provide actionable insights to guide major gifts in a collaborative, data-driven environment.

You will partner with Gift Officers, manage complex portfolios, and help shape prospect management policies while maintaining confidentiality and ethics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in prospect research, fundraising programs, information services, financial analysis, social science research, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong computer skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage prospect research for Health Enterprise fundraising portfolios.
• Provide complex and detailed research and actionable analysis to guide major gifts.
• Collaborate with gift officers and managers to identify and cultivate high-capacity donors.
• Develop and promote effective prospect management practices and policies.
• Support portfolio reviews and data-driven decision making across the team.

Skills

Prospect research

Fundraising analytics

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Ethics compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ascend

Lexis Nexis

DonorSearch

iWave

WealthX

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Career Shift

Teams

Monday.com

Windfall

Job description

Temple University's Institutional Advancement Department is searching for a Senior Associate Director of Prospect Development – Health Enterprise! Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following: A hybrid work schedule Full medical, dental, vision coverage Paid time off 12 Paid Holidays Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE A generous retirement plan and so much more! Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000 A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, the applicant’s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

At Temple University Institutional Advancement, we believe philanthropy is a powerful force for expanding opportunity, advancing discovery, and transforming lives. We are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, recognizing that a broad range of perspectives strengthens our ability to engage alumni, donors, and community partners in meaningful ways. As Temple embarks on a historic $1.5 billion comprehensive campaign in support of the university’s Forward with Purpose strategic plan, we seek talented professionals who are passionate about higher education, relationship-building, and advancing a culture of philanthropy. We welcome candidates who will contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven environment where all employees are empowered to thrive and make a lasting impact on the future of Temple University. Reporting to the Executive Director of Prospect Development, and working closely with the Assistant Vice-President, Health Science Campus, the Senior Associate Director of Prospect Development – Health Enterprise is a critical member of both the Temple University Prospect Development team and the Health Enterprise, which consists of The Lewis Katz School of Medicine, the Kornberg School of Dentistry, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Podiatric Medicine, and Temple Hospital. This position provides leadership and expertise in the management of approximately 10 fundraising portfolios with a total of approximately 750 assigned prospects held by the Assistant Vice-President, Assistant Dean, and Major Gift Officers. This staff member is responsible for providing complex and detailed prospect research for individuals and organizations and will employ rigorous evaluation of information from over twenty internal and vendor supported resources to compile insightful and actionable analysis and strategic recommendations in support of the Health Enterprise’s substantial fundraising goals. The Senior Associate Director will support the continued success of Health Enterprise’s major gift and principal gift fundraising efforts by identifying new prospects, particularly those with the capacity to support the institution with gifts of $500,000 and greater, utilizing a variety of databases, analytical tools, and aggregated public data providers, and through collaborative partnership with Prospect Development team members. The Senior Associate Director promotes effective prospect management practices. They provide analysis for individual portfolios, prospect pipelines, and individual prospects and share insights and recommendations with gift officers and managers. They collaborate with all Prospect Development team members to define and reinforce University-wide prospect management policies. The Senior Associate Director will support effective prospect management practices. They will assist the Principal Gifts fundraisers with portfolio review projects and participate with the Prospect Development team in policy development conversations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Details

• This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, Cash Handling and Personally Identifiable Information background check.
• This position is listed as Hybrid with a combination of in office and remote work.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in prospect research, fundraising programs, information services, financial analysis, social science research, or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer sills, especially the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good analytical capabilities and problem-solving skills, including the ability to synthesize research compiled from numerous sources.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work as part of a team dedicated to responsive service.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and adhere to data confidentiality standards, including University, HIPAA, GERD, and CPRA requirements.
• Adherence and familiarity with the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) Statement of Ethics.
• Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with Ascend, Lexis Nexis, DonorSearch, iWave, WealthX, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Career Shift, Teams, Monday.com, Windfall; or a fundraising database or CRM, such as Ascend is beneficial.
• This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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