Development Researcher
- Employer
- Lehigh University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Jun 1, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Prospect Research
- Fields
- Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.
Responsible for working closely with Development and Alumni Relations staff to enhance Lehigh University's fundraising efforts by: assisting in the identification of new prospects; preparing comprehensive research reports and profiles; project management of research for key University initiatives; and providing both proactive and reactive prospect research services for Development and Alumni Relations. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community.
1. Research and Analysis
*Compile and analyze detailed biographical and asset data on
individuals to determine gift capacity, Lehigh affinity and
philanthropic giving; record information in a database
accordingly
*Investigate prospect's financial status, including stock
holdings, salary, real property and community philanthropy;
research history of relationship, contacts and philanthropy with
Lehigh University
*Identify and access all pertinent reference, library sources,
proprietary databases, various internet sites and obtain detailed
financial disclosures; use creativity, initiative and judgment to
determine and locate additional sources of prospect
information
*Review, analyze and synthesize data as it relates to the
fundraising strategy; determine information pertinent to prospect's
potential, propensity to give and the solicitation process; verify
facts, resolve discrepancies between various sources; identify
philanthropic patterns, tendencies and relationships among
individuals and family foundations
*Using wealth and data analytic screenings, validate/qualify
those with the potential to make major gifts
*Provide counsel to Gift Officers regarding the interpretation
of prospect research data
*Assists in the proactive identification through projects and
resource-based identification efforts
*Create, vet and maintain news articles on key major gift
prospects
*Adhere to and keep abreast of current best practices in
Development Research, including maintaining the confidentiality of
donor data and handling all data in a discrete and ethical
manner
*Assist on special projects and perform other duties as
assigned
2. Prospect Profile and Briefing Development
*Compose and edit written summary and briefing reports on major
gift prospects for University senior leadership
*Collaborate with a Gift Officer and be a participant in the
evolution of the profile writing process
*Translate complex corporate and asset-based language into
easily comprehensible terms
* Use appropriate and standard grammar, style and content
tailored to the audience
3. Project Management for Key Research Initiatives
*Serve as a Project Manager on projects as assigned by the
Director of Prospect Management and Research
*Collaborate with Gift Officers and Development and Alumni
Relations partners on the structure, process and deliverables of
these projects; keep key players abreast of project progress and
any changes in deliverables
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