Prospect Researcher
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 23, 2024
About FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
The Prospect Researcher conducts in-depth and confidential prospect research on individuals, corporations and foundations for portfolios of assigned Colleges/Schools/Units. Research includes collection, interpretation, analysis and documentation of data on prospective donors and other constituent groups.
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of research or relevant experience; OR six (6) years of research or relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
Administrative
Advertised Salary
Starting at $48,000 and commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
Job Summary
The Prospect Researcher conducts in-depth and confidential prospect research on individuals, corporations and foundations for portfolios of assigned Colleges/Schools/Units. Research includes collection, interpretation, analysis and documentation of data on prospective donors and other constituent groups.
- Researches, collects, and synthesizes large amounts of information based on fundraising need. Identifies researches and analyzes information to create profiles, bios and research profiles on current donors, prospects, alumni, parents and friends of FIU for future major and principal gift cultivation and solicitation.
- Utilizes various database and online resources in the systematic and consistent approach to gathering accurate and substantial data for the fundraising process. Discusses resources needs with Development Officers and/or Advancement leadership. Asks questions to gain clarity on profile requests and works with assigned units and/or Development Officers to ensure that information provided was useful.
- Manages a research request queue and responds to a variety of requests, from writing a quick event bio to drafting a full prospect profile. Negotiates the profile or report format and timeframe for proper deliverable. Manages sensitive information in donor records and files. Collects and analyzes data to ensure that relevant information is available and disseminated to the appropriate party.
- Provides ongoing prospect pipeline analysis. Builds, evaluates, maintains and rates a qualified pool of prospects using wealth screening data and sophisticated research tools. May be required to manage a database conversion implementation for confidentiality and accuracy in all data.
- Evaluates financial assets and all researched and known liabilities to estimate prospect capacity ratings through financial statement or other document analysis.
- Collaborates with Advancement leadership and Prospect Management to specify how research contributes to, or supports, fundraising strategies and objectives for annual fund, planned giving, major and principal gifts and corporate and foundation relations. Works with Development Officers for bios, profiles and/or additional documentation for their individual portfolio work. Meets with assigned Officers on a regular basis to stay abreast of strategy, activities, upcoming meetings, and/or other matters through the discovery, cultivation and solicitation phases. Participates in all assigned team prospect portfolio review and strategy sessions. Develops and evaluates portfolios on current donors and future prospects, highlights pertinent information and makes recommendations.
- Protects the privacy and confidentiality of information and files in his/her possession consistent with federal and state laws, and Board of Trustees and University policy. All prospect research collection follows the professional standards outlined by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement.
- Recommends specific tasks and procedures to improve the overall operation of prospect research and management programs. Interprets and administers established procedures related to the prospect research and prospect management program.
- Maintains awareness of and consults with development officers as appropriate on advances in development, prospect research, higher education, local, regional, national and international business news and events, and in development affecting the development officer's fundraising area and university-wide initiatives.
- Participates in systematic and skill-based trainings to increase knowledge base and enhance overall performance and service delivery.
- Participates in and/or completes special projects at the request of the Director of Research and Prospect Management.
- Stays abreast of all strategic fundraising activity on campus and major fundraising initiatives of the FIU Foundation. Executes a proactive research routine, utilizing methods much as daily news screens, reviewing push technology alerts, and combing donor lists to identify members with major gift capacity. Instructs Development staff and others on the methodology and resources of prospect research.
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of research or relevant experience; OR six (6) years of research or relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with front-line fundraisers to evaluate moves management
- Ability to effectively present ideas and concepts in written or presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus.
- Expertise in prospect research and management, development and/or fundraising.
- Familiarity with relational databases (Raiser's Edge), word processing (Microsoft Office/Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and experience with online databases such as Lexis-Nexis. Proficiency with building complex data queries, segmentation, and visualization. Fluency in CRM systems
Administrative
Advertised Salary
Starting at $48,000 and commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
