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Research Analyst

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Student Writing Assistant

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations. * Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, enhance their formal writing skills and ...

Arizona State University

Student Writing Assistant

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$14.50 - $18.50/hr

Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations. * Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, enhance their formal writing skills and ...

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What skills and qualifications are needed to be a prospect researcher?

To thrive as a Prospect Researcher, you need strong analytical skills, experience with data analysis, and a background in research or nonprofit fundraising, often supported by a bachelor's degree. Familiarity with prospect research databases (such as WealthEngine, iWave, or DonorSearch) and proficiency in CRM systems are typically required. Attention to detail, discretion, and excellent written communication skills set outstanding researchers apart. These abilities are critical because the role involves identifying and evaluating potential donors to drive successful fundraising strategies and organizational growth.

What are the daily responsibilities of a prospect researcher?

As a Prospect Researcher, your daily tasks often include conducting in-depth research on individuals, foundations, or corporations to assess their capacity and inclination to give, preparing detailed donor profiles, and updating information in the organization's database. You may also collaborate closely with fundraisers and development officers to identify new fundraising opportunities or prioritize prospects. Balancing multiple projects and maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information are central to the role. This work directly supports your team’s fundraising efforts, making attention to accuracy and timeliness essential.

What is a prospect researcher?

A Prospect Researcher is responsible for identifying and evaluating potential donors for a nonprofit or fundraising organization. They gather and analyze data from public records, financial documents, and other sources to assess a prospect's giving capacity and interest. Their research helps fundraisers build strong donor relationships and develop effective fundraising strategies. By providing insights into donor history, wealth indicators, and philanthropic interests, Prospect Researchers play a key role in securing funding for their organization.

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AVP Prospect Research and Portfolio Management

HonorHealth

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

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Job description

Primary City/State:
HonorHealth Corporate Office
Category:
Data Intelligence
Shift:
Day
Department:
Data AnalyticsPrinciple and Leadership Portfolio Strategy Principal Giving Prospect Development Ultra-High Net Worth Prospect Research Not a remote position. Must reside in the greater Phoenix / Scottsdale metropolitan area. $5,000 New Hire Sign On Bonus
Great care starts with great people. (Like you.)
At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. From humble beginnings in 1927 to one of Arizona's largest nonprofit healthcare systems, our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness. Behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and an unwavering dedication to what matters most - caring for the health and well-being of people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
This position serves as an essential member of the Technology & Data Analytics team to support Foundation Development Divisions / Gift Officers. This AVP strategically utilizes ethically gathered prospect and donor information necessary to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward engaged relationships in support of HonorHealth. Primary responsibilities include conducting ongoing data analysis, strategy development, matrix stage prospect management, individual prospect research and profile development, and supervising prospect research vendor(s) / researcher(s). This AVP of Portfolio Moves and Prospect Research reports to the VP of Portfolio and Pipeline Analytics, while also collaborating closely with Database Analysts to generate, oversee, and monitor reporting of portfolio key performance indicators (KPIs).
Essential Functions
  • Prospect & Portfolio Management: Oversee all aspects of the prospect management system. Provide direct preparation and support of monthly portfolio review meetings with all Gift Officers / teams, ensuring that actions, strategies, and revenue projections are being accurately uploaded to the database. Manage the assignment of prospects, referrals, and donors in collaboration with Foundation and Development Leadership so that fundraising activity is coordinated, and prospects are moved successfully through the solicitation cycle. Establish prospect pipeline guidelines and workflows that ensure a steady flow of new prospects, while maintaining accountability to the Moves Matrix stages and associated timing / expectations. Customize pipeline strategies for high capacity and affinity donors / prospects to better identify and strategize next steps. Working in close collaboration with all leaders, while partnering to carry out comprehensive procedures to ensure quality and consistency across all activities related to prospect management.
  • Prospect Identification & Research: Implement a comprehensive program of quality prospect research to support cultivation and solicitation activity by Foundation Gift Officers and Volunteers, as appropriate. Proactively manage alerts and other proactive research tools to keep fundraisers current on donors / prospects. Assess current prospecting and research procedures, making recommendations to improve existing processes. Ensure that current research activities are aligned with organizational fundraising priorities and revenue goals. Create structures to better visualize network connections and relationships that allow identification of strong, potential donors / prospects with the help of volunteer or stakeholder engagement. Guide and inform database screening and analysis in close collaboration with Technology and Data Analytics Leadership. Incorporate new data elements into current research systems to uncover new donors and update information on current prospects.
  • Prospect Strategy Tracking: Provide analysis of pipeline activity and movement to drive strategic planning, including donor journey assessments. Collaborate with Database Analysts to make recommendations for database modifications needed to support effective reporting and analysis. Ensure that highest quality KPIS, metrics, and standards are in place based on professional expertise and industry best practices.
  • Management & Budget: In collaboration with VP of Portfolio and Pipeline Analytics, manage and support all direct team members by creating development plans for each staff member, providing mentorship, and identifying professional training opportunities. Monitor the budget and provide recommendations to ensure that the organization is positioned for fundraising success. Additionally, provide supportive oversight to any prospect research vendor(s) / subscription(s).
Education
  • Bachelor's Degree - Required
Experience
  • 5 years of progressively responsible job related experience. Experience in research and fundraising development services, with proven experience in portfolio management, preferably in a large healthcare system, university, or college environment. - Required
  • Other Experience managing and leading employees. Ability to manipulate, analyze, and synthesize data using data warehousing and mining tools. Ability to work effectively in a team setting, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; strong interpersonal skills. Skilled in developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. - Preferred
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HonorHealth is a non-profit, local community healthcare system serving an area of 1.6 million people in the greater Phoenix area. The network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group, outpatient surgery centers, a cancer care network, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, and community services with approximately 13,100 team members, 3,500 affiliated providers and nearly 700 volunteers. HonorHealth was formed by a merger between Scottsdale Healthcare and John C. Lincoln Health Network. HonorHealth's mission is to improve the health and well-being of those we serve.

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Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Scottsdale, AZ, US

Year founded

2014

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