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Director Of Prospect Engagement

Exciting opportunity for a Director of Prospect Engagement at our foundation! In this vital role, you will spearhead our prospect research, management, and development efforts. Your expertise will help craft and implement effective strategies aimed at identifying and qualifying potential philanthropic contributors to support our funding priorities. We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 24 days of vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional sick leave
• Retirement Plan and Supplemental Retirement Account options
• HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA
• Tuition and Fee Waivers for Employees, Spouses, and Dependents
• Reduced fees for courses at other Idaho institutions
• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee prospect research, development, and data analysis to guide our fundraising strategies and foundation leadership.
• Conduct thorough research and analysis of prospects to identify and qualify potential philanthropic opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the Prospect Development team while establishing departmental objectives.
• Assign prospects to portfolios and manage their journey through the moves management process.
• Develop and implement innovative strategies for identifying new donor prospects.
• Collaborate on strategies to cultivate relationships with principal gift-level prospects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in prospect research and development, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• In-depth expertise in prospect research and development, with a strong grasp of best practices and industry trends.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud or similar software; experience in wealth screening and prospect development tools is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
• A strong understanding of moves management and donor behavior.

We are an equal opportunity employer.