Director of Prospect Management

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Position Title	Director of Prospect Management
About this Opportunity	Would you like to work with an energetic group of staff at a unified foundation, one with no barriers between advancement, alumni relations, and stewardship? Now is your chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to reinventing higher education through philanthropy and cutting-edge partnerships. The Ball State University Foundation currently has an opening for a Director of Prospect Management, who will play a key role in what is the most ambitious fundraising campaign in BSU history. If you’re looking for a high-achieving work environment with a culture of camaraderie and a mission to change lives, check out the job details below.
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FLSA	Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week	40
Length of Assignment	Full-Time At-Will
Position Function	The director will work closely with frontline fundraising staff and Foundation leadership to develop strategies using industry best practices for proactive research and prospect management efforts to ensure Ball State University is building a broad-based principal and major gift pipeline. The director provides leadership and sets the strategic direction for prospect identification and qualification, proactive research, and prospect strategy. The position is a critical player in building and growing a sustainable donor pipeline.
Minimum Education	Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A combination of education and work-related experience may be accepted in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Minimum Experience	At least three years of professional work experience in higher education, non-profit or equivalent setting; three or more years of fundraising, development, analytics or research experience.
Minimum Other	Proficiency in the Microsoft suite; Experience with databases and/or CRM’s; management experience.
Authorization to work in the US	Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education	Master’s degree.
Preferred Experience	More than five years of prospect management and/or research experience; thorough understanding of and experience in major gift prospect identification and moves management within a university or related setting; Ability to interpret, analyze and summarize complex biographical, business and financial data; Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of philanthropy and in particular the ethics and best practices set by Apra (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement); working experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and Fundraiser Performance Management; Familiarity with the demands of Prospect Management/Research during a capital campaign.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening	Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised	Assistant Director of Prospect Research, Assistant Director of Prospect Strategy, Manager of Data Science and Analytics
Required Certifications
EEO Statement	Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University	Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
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Department	BSUF Research:115019
Department Information	The salary range for this opportunity is $75,000.00 – $80,000.00.
Department Email or Phone Number	765-285-8312

Duties & Responsibilities

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Job Duty	Identify, evaluate and recommend current and potential principal and major gift prospects and assess their ability to financially support Ball State and achieve the fundraising goals of the University; provide creative and innovative solutions to uncover new prospects and increase understanding of current prospects and donor relationships.

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Job Duty	Partner with Principal Giving, Major Giving, and Annual Giving teams to identify portfolio management and research needs; build and monitor prospect portfolios; manage the pipeline process as well as oversee the assignment/removal of prospects from portfolios.

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Job Duty	Lead prospect review meetings with Principal Giving, Major Giving, and Annual giving fundraisers; provide thorough reports that outline officer activity (qualification, cultivation, solicitation, etc.); track and report on progress to management via established metrics.

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Job Duty	Produce and present in-depth research based on data mining and analysis from the donor database and external markers of high-quality donors.

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Job Duty	Lead prospect management/research team and activities; work collaboratively to determine team priorities and ensure timely and accurate delivery of information to chief stakeholders; conduct annual reviews; provide clear direction and oversight of all department activities in order to develop and achieve annual goals, including budgeting, planning and staff development.

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Job Duty	Establish and implement departmental policies and procedures and other documents to ensure research meets the highest standards of analysis, writing, and visual presentation; ensure all legal privacy requirements and ethical standards are upheld.

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Job Duty	Introduce and manage special projects which may involve researching new constituents or metro areas, financial trends, industry analysis, and fundraising campaigns; keep current on research and fundraising trends through regular contact with development and research colleagues at peer institutions as well as with vendors.

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Job Duty	Collaborate with Advancement Services to make recommendations for database modifications needed to support effective reporting and analysis.

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Job Duty	Serve as main contact with appropriate vendors related to modeling, analytics, wealth screenings and other prospect research tools and resources.

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Job Duty	Provide supervision of personnel in a professional manner, including interviewing and selection, training, coaching, empowering staff, assigning workload, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary action, etc.

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Job Duty	Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	202301415P
Number of Vacancies	1
Desired Start Date	01/02/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date	11/03/2023
Applications Accepted Through Date	01/02/2024
Open Until Filled	No
Information regarding transcripts	The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter	In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University’s enduring values , including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.’