Assistant Director, Prospect Management & Research

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate major and principal gift prospects through detailed biographical, business, and financial research.
• Conduct in-depth research using online databases, in-house data, and other reference sources to provide capacity assessments.
• Prepare high-quality written profiles and reports, synthesizing complex information for various audiences and stakeholders.
• Utilize prospecting tools, including screening and data modeling, to analyze prospect pools and support fundraising projections.
• Collaborate with the Prospect Management team to ensure prospects are effectively moved through the donor pipeline.
• Maintain accurate and complete internal databases, including prospect coding, tracking, and status monitoring.
• Support the development of leadership volunteer pipelines by analyzing potential candidates for trustee roles.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of constituent information in accordance with ethical and professional guidelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 2-5 years of experience in prospect research.
• Experience working within a nonprofit or higher education environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with donor and fundraising databases.
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize material from multiple sources into clear, logical reports.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kinsight ascend or similar fundraising database tools.
• Familiarity with research resource materials consistent with APRA’s Advanced Body of Knowledge.
• Experience in a complex higher education context.

About the Company

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. As a Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. Guided by its Jesuit mission, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.