Abilene Christian University - ACU is a university focused on instilling 21st-century Christian values into its curriculum. Located on a 262-acre campus in Abil
Advancement Prospect Manager/Researcher
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Advancement Prospect Manager/Researcher
Abilene Christian University
Role Description At Abilene Christian University, advancement work fuels lives of purpose, leadership, and service around the world. As Prospect Manager, you’ll play a critical behind-the-scenes role in connecting the university’s mission with the people who make it possible—helping ensure that fundraising efforts are strategic, data-informed, and relationship-driven. This position partners closely with gift officers, advancement leadership, and the President’s Office to guide donor strategy, strengthen fundraising pipelines, and support campaigns and special initiatives. What You’ll Do - Shape Strong Fundraising Portfolios - Lead portfolio management for major, principal, and leadership annual giving programs. - Assign and balance prospect portfolios to support effective relationship management. - Meet regularly with gift officers to review portfolios, assess performance, and refine strategies. - Facilitate prospect management meetings with the major gift team every 4-6 weeks. - Serve as a strategic thought partner, facilitating planning conversations with gift officers and campus leaders. - Build and Manage the Donor Pipeline - Analyze wealth, giving history, and engagement data to inform prospect strategy and capacity ratings. - Lead periodic wealth screening initiatives from audience selection through evaluation and reporting. - Partner with the Prospect Researcher to move qualified prospects into active cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship. - Monitor major and principal gift pipelines and review progress with advancement leadership. - Support the President’s Engagement with Donors - Work with advancement leaders and the President’s Office to prioritize prospects for presidential travel. - Assist in managing and tracking the president’s donor portfolio. - Participate in regular meetings with the president and staff to align strategy and stay informed. - Contribute to Campaigns and Special Projects - Lead prospect evaluation for campaigns, including planning pyramids and progress tracking. - Research and vet potential candidates for the Governing Board. - Provide timely research support for campus partners and leadership as needs arise. - Collaborate with the Prospect Researcher to identify proactive research opportunities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required. - A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in donor prospect management and research. - Strong understanding of prospect research and fundraising best practices. - Experience developing proactive strategies to identify major gift prospects. - Familiarity with prospect research tools, CRMs, and databases. - Higher education fundraising experience preferred. - Collaborative communicator who thrives in a team-oriented environment. Personal Qualities - High level of discretion and professionalism with confidential information. - Organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable. - Curious, analytical, and motivated to learn. - Able to manage multiple priorities with confidence. Tools & Training - Prospect research fundamentals aligned with APRA skill sets. - Ellucian CRM Advance. - GiveCampus Gift Officer (GCGO). - Advanced Excel. - Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Calendar, Email). - Online research tools such as Lexis Nexis, DonorSearch, Foundation Search, and emerging AI technologies. Work Environment & Physical Requirements - Option to work remotely. - Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. - Ability to work at a computer for extended periods (6–8 hours/day). - Occasional lifting of up to 25–30 pounds. - Occasional optional evening or weekend event support. Benefits - Health, dental and vision coverage available. - Company match of up to 8% of employee contributions to 403(b) retirement plan. - Tuition assistance program for employees and family members.
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