Senior Development Associate (Prospect Research and Data Management)

Summary: 

The Senior Development Associate is an integral member of the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Development team. Reporting to the Director of Development, the Senior Development Associate provides research, data-management, reporting, and administrative support to the Foundation’s Development and fundraising efforts. Working in partnership with the Director of Development, the Senior Associate helps maintain prospect pools, support donor portfolio development, and ensure that accurate information is available to inform fundraising strategy and strengthen relationships with donors and prospective donors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain, and enhance prospect pools and donor portfolios in alignment with the Development team’s fundraising priorities; monitor prospect movement from initial screening and qualification through to active portfolio placement.
• Conduct assigned philanthropic screenings and prospect research, including biographical, organizational, giving, and relationship research, to identify and qualify prospective donors.
• Maintain and refresh executive-level dashboards and recurring fundraising revenue, prospect pipeline, and portfolio reports; tracks progress against annual goals.
• Gather, organize, and connect information from CRM (Foundant) and other sources to identify fundraising trends and support planning by Development Officers and Advancement leadership.
• Prepare executive-level prospect profiles, donor briefing materials, strategy sheets, and research summaries that inform leadership discussions, donor engagement, and portfolio strategy.
• Support donor moves management by coordinating cultivation and stewardship activities, and tracking engagement touchpoints.
• Coordinate scheduling of internal and external meetings for the Vice President and Director of Development, including; calendar management, scheduling logistics, confirmations, and meeting preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Competencies & Attributes:

• Commitment to the Foundation's mission and values, and to ongoing professional growth.
• Commitment to the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, listening and communications skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a high performing team.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and diplomacy.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and data/information management.
• Proficiency with database software, including data entry, creation of standard reports and ensuring data integrity.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

Education & Experience:

Degree requirement can be substituted with equivalent practical experience

• Associate Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience in similar fundraising or not-for-profit support role.
• Experience working with data, creating reports, and identifying trends.

Location and schedule

Hartford, CT; Work assignment requires in-office work and remote work.

Salary & Benefits

Final offer commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

Employees regularly scheduled to work 25 or more hours per week are eligible for:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions and matching on employee deferrals.
• Flexible paid time off and paid family and medical leave.
• Mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Optional supplemental benefits.

For more information about Greater Hartford Gives Foundation visit:

https://greaterhartfordgives.org/

Any and all offers to applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a comprehensive background and reference check to the satisfaction of Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.

GREATER HARTFORD GIVES FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER RELYING ON A DIVERSE GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE TALENTS TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION.