Strategic Prospect Development Leader

Advserv; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington National Cathedral seeks an Associate Director of Prospect Development to lead prospect management and research operations, ensuring a strong donor pipeline for major gifts. You will guide moves management, data integrity, and reporting in partnership with leadership.

You will manage screening, portfolio development, and strategic engagement across individuals and foundations, leveraging CRM tools and wealth-screening resources to advance fundraising priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years of fundraising operations with emphasis on prospect research and management.
• Proficiency with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Donor Perfect).
• Experience with wealth screening tools (Wealth Engine, ResearchPoint) and online sources (iWave, LexisNexis).

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect development and manage major gift portfolio strategy.
• Oversee screening, ratings, and pipeline for major donors.
• Provide research briefings for staff and leadership.
• Develop reports and dashboards to share pipeline progress.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of donor information.

Skills

Prospect research

Donor relations

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Certification in research methods

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Salesforce

Donor Perfect

Wealth Engine

ResearchPoint

iWave/Kindsight

LexisNexis

Job description

Washington National Cathedral seeks an Associate Director of Prospect Development to lead prospect management and research operations, ensuring a strong donor pipeline for major gifts. You will guide moves management, data integrity, and reporting in partnership with leadership.

You will manage screening, portfolio development, and strategic engagement across individuals and foundations, leveraging CRM tools and wealth-screening resources to advance fundraising priorities.