Director of Prospect Research - New York, United States - Lebanese American University NY

Description

• Conduct research on potential high net worth individual donors using internal and external databases
• Prepare detailed profiles/briefings for the VP/President and frontline fundraisers on prospects including net worth analysis, affiliations, interests, and philanthropic history
• Identify qualified new donor prospects through data analytics and modeling
• Provide analysis and ratings on donor capacity, propensity, and overall giving potential
• Monitor donors' assets, interests, and life events and update research profiles accordingly
• Research corporate giving programs, grantmaking history, and foundation board affiliations to identify new corporate and foundation funding prospects
• Prepare corporate donor profiles outlining business interests, financials, leadership bios, and past philanthropic gifts
• Identify granting patterns, priorities, and budget cycles for corporate and private foundations
• Monitor Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from corporate and foundation sources
• Deliver strategic briefings and recommendations to major gift fundraising teams' presolicitation
• Conduct research on university alumni who are in leadership roles at corporations, foundations, or large family funds
• Identify alumni who could serve as advocates and build relationships between institutional advancement team and their affiliated company/foundation
• Research alumni giving history and analyze capacity to make major gifts back to the university
• Maintain comprehensive files and tracking systems on all fundraising prospects
• Continuously expand research capabilities and utilize new tools and resources
• Comply with industry ethics, legal standards, and data privacy policies
• Ensure that information is updated and saved on the database.
• Support other tasks as assigned by VP and AVP to ensure effective operations of the wider LAU team.

• Bachelor degree or equivalent is required

• A minimum of 5 years professional experience in advancement services, prospect research, or analytics
• Expertise conducting donor due diligence and financial profiling
• Proficiency with research databases like WealthEngine, DonorSearch, GuideStar, etc.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation abilities
• Highly organized and detailoriented
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly
• Proficient in English

• Exceptional written and verbal English language skills.
• The ability to work in Arabic language is a plus
• Exceptional time management, organizational and interpersonal skills with experience of working with and influencing senior staff members
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to edit others work
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends in support of the wider department is required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

• New York, NY 10017: Relocate before starting work (required)