Prospect Research Coordinator

PROSPECT RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Advancement

Classification: Class Code 2401 / Level 1 / Non-Exempt / Part-Time (0.5 FTE) / Benefited

Hiring Salary Range: $25.00-29.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

THE ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Prospect Research Coordinator is a member of the fundraising team within the Office of Advancement and reports to the Chief Development Officer. The primary objective of this position is to, through prospect and donor research, discover and feed to the department's fundraising team the most viable major and principal gift prospects in support of the College's ongoing Comprehensive Campaign. The incumbent will, on an as-needed basis, provide research support for Foundation Board fundraising initiatives and produce prospect summary reports for the department. The Prospect Research Coordinator, as a byproduct of their efforts, will also assist the Advancement Operations team by keeping research and prospect records accurate and up to date.

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Using Prospect Research platforms and public database resources, proactively conduct research and capacity measurement and assessment to discover the most viable major and principal gift prospects for external facing fundraisers.
• Actively and regularly review and update fundraiser portfolios, ensuring that they are comprised of the most viable prospective donors based on any number of characteristics including, but not limited to, wealth capacity, philanthropic intent, geography, practice area, funding interests, etc.
• Support the College's Foundation Board and associated fundraising initiatives by providing prospective donor research and solicitation lists as needed.
• Assist with departmental pipeline management by producing prospective donor summary reports illustrating individual and overall giving potential.
• Generate and update prospect related data regularly including wealth screenings, giving history, prospect/donor biographies, and general Prospect Research.
• Conduct wealth screenings on prospects and donors in preparation for fundraising events, campaigns and/or targeted solicitations.
• Complete research profiles on specific prospects and donors, as requested, compiling wealth and biographical summaries.
• Assist the Advancement Operations team by keeping research and prospect records accurate and up to date.
• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of Prospect Research or development experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge (NXT) or similar relationship database strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Prospect Research platforms such as Donor Search, Research Point, Wealth Engine.
• Ability to utilize and navigate public database resources to discover information relevant to the identification of new major and principal gift prospects.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to work collaboratively and independently. Project management experience a plus.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple simultaneous priorities.
• Strong sense of discretion when dealing with confidential or sensitive information.

BENEFITS

Health and Welfare Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For your Work/Life Balance

• Fifteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

This position has been designated as sensitive and requires a pre-employment background check.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview. The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

UC Law SF prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with UC Law SF on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, sex- or gender-stereotyping, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans.