Job Description
Job Title: Prospect Researcher, Major Gifts
Department: Development
Reports To: Vice President, Major Gifts
FLSA Status: Exempt
JOB DESCRIPTION
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:
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
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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. This role may be based in one of our offices located in New Orleans, Washington, DC; or Atlanta, GA.
To learn more about this opportunity and the impactful work of our Major Gifts team, please visit: Major Gifts
Background checks required.
UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V
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