Prospect Researcher

The Prospect Researcher is primarily responsible for conducting donor and prospect research services at UNCF in support of the annual campaign efforts for the Development Department to include corporations and foundations, major gifts, area offices with specific emphasis on prospect research supporting the Major Gifts & Planned Giving Department. In addition, provide supplementary prospect research support to the Advocacy, Branding Marketing and Communications and Government Affairs departments. Direct report to the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research. Also reports to the EVP, Development and the SVP, HQ Development.

ABOUT UNCF

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first-generation students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Execute donor research activities and processes.
• Develop and implement research strategies in conjunction with the Director of Prospect Research and the Vice President of Direct Response Programs and Prospect Research
• Create and research donor profiles and lists for research requests.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results.
• Utilize established prospect and donor research techniques to compile and analyze data.
• Write prospect and donor reports and profiles; document research outcomes; create and analyze lists detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
• Develop and assist in analyzing top prospects and prospective donors
• Liaise with senior management and directors in the Development and Major Gifts Departments to identify, schedule, and implement research requests; gather, collate, disseminate donor and prospect trend information.
• Input information and update data in the Prospect Research module in the general database.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college, university in English, Journalism, Library Sciences; 5 to 7 years of related work experience in non-profit prospect research; knowledgeable of Raisers’ Edge or similar donor database software (Nexis, WealthEngine, Iwave Pro, D&B, Hoovers)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise, organized, and comprehensive research briefing papers

Ability to collect and research data; Design work flows and procedures

Strong analytical skills; gather and analyze information skillfully

Ability to locate and interpret financial principles and biographical information from a variety of sources

Knowledgeable of internet search engines

Competency in a variety of computer applications, including database, spreadsheet and word processing programs; Proficiency in O365 Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

High degree of customer service skills

Multi-task with high levels of accuracy on concurrent projects

Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential material in a responsible manner

Work independently and as a team player

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Benefits include:

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Annual Success Sharing

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 per year (Salary is commensurate with experience.) This is a hybrid role: 4 days on-site and 1-day remote per week, located in UNCF’s New Orleans, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, or Houston Offices.

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V