Senior Director of Prospect Development
Core
Lead the prospect development team to drive strategic direction, manage prospect research and management activities, and support data-informed decision-making for fundraising outcomes.
Role type
Senior Director of Prospect Development (Strategy & Team Leadership)
Builds
Prospect research systems, donor portfolio management workflows, and strategic fundraising plans
Domain
Nonprofit fundraising / Higher Education Advancement
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, prospect research, portfolio management, data analysis, budget management, CRM proficiency, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Advanced analytics implementation, major gift strategy, complex asset component management, transformation of prospect functions
Technologies
Slate, Salesforce, Blackbaud Advancement
Responsibilities
Provide strategic vision and direction for the prospect development team; oversee prospect research and management systems; manage team hiring, performance, and development; analyze donor portfolios and fundraising challenges; establish performance metrics and KPIs; manage team budget and vendor relationships.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership