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How much do director prospect development jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director prospect development in the United States is $95,708.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,000.00 and $114,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director prospect development?

A Director of Prospect Development is a senior professional in fundraising organizations, typically within higher education or non-profits, responsible for overseeing strategies to identify, research, and qualify potential donors. They lead teams that analyze data, manage prospect portfolios, and support fundraising staff in building relationships with donors. Their work ensures that fundraising efforts are targeted and effective, maximizing the organization's ability to secure philanthropic support. This role often involves collaborating closely with advancement services, development officers, and leadership to align prospect strategies with organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director prospect development?

To thrive as a Director of Prospect Development, you need expertise in fundraising strategy, data analytics, and donor research, usually supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with CRM databases like Raiser's Edge, prospect research tools, and data visualization platforms is crucial. Outstanding leadership, strategic thinking, and communication skills help you manage teams and collaborate with stakeholders. These competencies enable effective donor identification and engagement, driving fundraising success for nonprofit organizations.

How does a director prospect development typically collaborate with fundraising teams to optimize donor engagement strategies?

A Director of Prospect Development works closely with fundraising and advancement teams to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential donors. They provide data-driven insights, strategic recommendations, and prospect research to help fundraisers tailor their outreach and stewardship plans. Regular collaboration may include leading portfolio review meetings, developing prospect management protocols, and training staff on best practices for donor engagement. This partnership ensures that fundraising efforts are focused, effective, and aligned with organizational goals.

What is the difference between Director Prospect Development vs Prospect Research Manager?

AspectDirector Prospect DevelopmentProspect Research Manager
CredentialsBachelor's degree; often advanced degrees or certifications in fundraising or developmentBachelor's degree; relevant certifications in research or fundraising preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic planning, team leadership, collaboration with development teamsResearch-focused, data analysis, information gathering
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, educational institutions, healthcare organizationsNonprofits, universities, arts organizations

The main difference is that the Director Prospect Development oversees the entire prospect development strategy, including research, data analysis, and team management. In contrast, the Prospect Research Manager primarily focuses on gathering and analyzing prospect information to support fundraising efforts. Both roles require strong research skills and familiarity with fundraising databases, but the director role involves higher-level strategic planning and leadership.

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Infographic showing various Director Prospect Development job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,708 per year, or $46 per hour.

Associate Director of Patient Prospect Development - Advancement and Alumni Engagement

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Emory University
Hospitals • 10K+ employees

$100 - $125/hr

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Discover Your Career at Emory University Description

The Division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement utilizes resources, technology, and business for the purpose of soliciting alumni, donor engagement, donor research, and stewardship throughout Emory University and Health Systems. Our mission is to inspire and steward meaningful, lasting relationships that elevate engagement and giving to fulfill Emory's mission to serve humanity. We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Patient Prospect Development.

The Patient Prospect Development team supports the Advancement and Alumni Engagement division by identifying major funders for university initiatives, providing research, overseeing portfolio management, and proposal management. This position will report to the Director of Patient Prospect Development and support prospecting and portfolio management efforts for Emory Healthcare patient prospects and the Woodruff Health Sciences team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborates closely with leaders to implement, manage, and refine physician prospect referral pipeline functions for the division.
  • Analyzes patient lists generated from the electronic medical records system and other institutional systems to identify individuals with philanthropic potential in an accurate, efficient, organized, and timely manner in accordance with organizational policies, privacy regulations, and fundraising best practices.
  • Refines patient prospect identification and tracking efforts and implements a prospect management structure in alignment with prospect tracking and assignment policies and procedures.
  • Completes data gathering and hygiene efforts to ensure complete and actionable patient prospect records.
  • Provides data analysis by preparing reports or dashboards using a CRM and data visualization tools.
  • Collaborates with fundraising staff and other internal clients to understand informational and business needs and helps develop innovative solutions to execute prospect management and physician partner strategies.
  • Leads or participate in special projects, process improvement initiatives, and strategic planning activities related to prospect identification, donor pipeline growth, fundraising intelligence, and healthcare philanthropy.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:In addition to the duties outlined above, the Associate Director may be required to:

  • Partner with Prospect Development staff and utilize knowledge of healthcare and prospect research practices to provide regular prospect data and ad-hoc reporting.
  • Provide guidance related to best practices for patient prospecting research, serving as a resource to fundraising staff and answering questions regarding patient prospect tracking and patient list curation.
  • This position requires coming in person two days a week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in non-profit, advancement, alumni engagement, prospect development, or prospect management OR an equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Successful candidates will possess experience proactively identifying prospect leads for developmentofficers, particularly for a patient constituency and academic medical center.
  • Experience working independently as well as collaboratively to achieve goals, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
  • Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills with attention to detail, the ability to work in a demanding, dynamic environment.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the flexibility to accommodate changing priorities.
  • Possess a high level of professionalism and commitment to confidentiality with sound judgment and discretion.
  • Experience working with various technologies, including knowledge and experience with project management software, data analysis tools, and CRM systems.
  • Salesforce and EPIC experience preferred.
  • Healthcare experience in a reporting or patient access role.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at accessibility@emory.edu or call 404-727-9877 (Voice) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.

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