Assistant Director of Prospect Research | and Alumni Engagement

Assistant Director of Prospect Research | Advancement and Alumni Engagement

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Discover Your Career at Emory University. Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of soliciting alumni, donor engagement, donor research, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory’s mission to serve humanity. We are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Prospect Research.

The Prospect Research team supports all Advancement and Alumni Engagement departments by identifying major funders for university initiatives, providing research and preparing leadership briefings. This position will report to the Director of Prospect Research.

• Develop proactive prospect research methodologies for identifying biographical, financial, professional, philanthropic and capacity information on prospects for designated school/unit partners.
• Proactively identify prospects via screens, alerts, database searches, and other routine activities; qualify and refer highly rated screened prospects in a clear and actionable way.
• Prepare comprehensive research reports on individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Identify new prospects for significant financial or volunteer support for the institution.
• Collect information on prospects, donors and leadership prospects.
• Organize and analyze information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies, and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Keep abreast of and effectively utilize resources at hand such as government documents, SEC filings, deeds and property tax assessment records, and legal documents such as wills and charitable trusts.
• Develop and generate reports that support planning and decision‑making.
• Support and participate in prospect management activities.
• Identify prospects for cultivation, solicitation and leadership positions for major gifts and principal gifts.
• Serve as a liaison between the school/unit offices and the Research office.
• Track, prioritize and monitor research projects.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

• Represent the department or serve as a primary contact working with other departments across the division/University.
• This position requires coming in person two days a week.

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in research or related field, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.

• Successful candidates will possess strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills with the ability to navigate a complex work environment.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service, the ability to work collaboratively, and comfort working with ambiguity.
• Experience working with various technologies including advanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, mass email applications, database and project management software, and CRM systems.
• Experience using Salesforce.
• Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
• Prior experience in advancement, fundraising, alumni engagement, non‑profit, or a university setting.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and deadlines.

NOTE:

This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires…