Coordinator of Prospect Research - University of North Florida : Job Details

Department Prospect Research Compensation $40,000.00 to Negotiable Annual General Description / Primary Purpose: The Coordinator of Prospect Research supports University of North Florida's fundraising efforts by identifying and analyzing potential donors to advance philanthropic goals. Reporting to the Director of Prospect Research, this role delivers strategic insights to fundraisers, senior leadership, and the University Development and Alumni Engagement team. The Prospect Researcher builds strong donor pipelines by uncovering major gift prospects, assessing giving capacity and interests, and producing detailed profiles, briefings, and wealth screenings. Job Function: Responsibilities include, but not limited to: -Identify and qualify potential donors through proactive research, data mining, wealth screenings, and analysis of existing databases and external resources. Support the development of a sustainable pipeline for major and leadership gift officers, using research tools and resources such as iWave, ResearchPoint, LexisNexis, LinkedIn, SEC filings, and Foundation Search. -Produce detailed, accurate, and timely research profiles, briefing documents, and due diligence reports for use by frontline fundraisers, senior executives, and campaign leadership. -Analyze donor trends, wealth indicators, and giving behavior to assess donor capacity, affinity, and inclination. -Make strategic recommendations to development staff on donor engagement and solicitation strategies. -Collaborate with the Prospect Management team to monitor and maintain major gift officer portfolios, assist with prospect assignment and portfolio optimization. -Maintain comprehensive and well-documented research records in the university's CRM and donor database system (e.g., Raiser's Edge NXT). Ensure data accuracy, compliance with privacy laws, and alignment with university data governance policies. -Generate standard and custom reports on donor prospects, portfolio performance, and campaign readiness to guide strategy and measure impact. -Serve as a resource to development officers by sharing research insights and best practices. Contribute to training sessions on research tools and donor strategy. -Assist in the planning and execution of major fundraising campaigns and targeted fundraising initiatives by providing research support, list generation, and strategy recommendations. Marginal Functions: May represent the university on local, system-wide or state committees. During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence. Required Qualifications: This position requires either (a) Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization ; (b) Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in a directly related area of specialization and two years of experience directly related to the job functions; or (c ) 6 years of direct experience. Required documents to be uploaded: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume Applicants must complete an online application, as well as upload supplemental documents, in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who do not apply online and/or upload all the required documents will not be considered for this position. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Emily Gebbia at (904) ###-####, or [email protected]. Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University's Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator Equal Opportunity The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. 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