Prospect Research Associate

Fordham University is a Jesuit institution located in New York, dedicated to providing an exceptional education. The Prospect Research Associate is responsible for conducting in-depth research on individuals and organizations to evaluate their connections and potential contributions to the University, supporting major gift officers and university leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compiles and analyzes detailed biographical and other publicly available information on individuals and organizations to determine prospects’ relationships with the University, interests, and giving capacity
• Prepares/updates written profiles on potential individual, corporate and foundation prospects for major gift officers, the President of the University and the Vice President for University Relations
• Manages and reviews daily periodicals, lists alerts and other resources or prospecting resources
• Proactively prospects for new donors and determines their giving capacity
• Updates prospect database regularly
• Prepares specialized research for event and campaign purposes
• Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers
• Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation
• Assists in training new research staff and assists with the management and training of student interns

Skills

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of experience in prospect research or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and MS and Google Office suites
• Facility with standard prospect research tools: business directories, online databases, and Internet resources and programs
• Strategic and creative thinker with excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with different audiences, including researchers, fundraisers, and senior-level administration
• Ability to effectively synthesize information from a variety of sources into an organized format
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent writing skills and thorough research skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material in a discreet and ethical manner

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Employee assistance program ( EAP )
• Tuition remission
• Generous time off

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