Prospect Researcher - HCC Foundation
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Prospect Researcher is an essential partner in the outreach, engagement, and fundraising efforts of the HCC Foundation.
Responsible for conducting biographical and philanthropic capacity research on individuals, corporations, and foundations in an ongoing effort to develop the pool of prospective donors critical to the support of fundraising for HCC.
Plays a crucial role in the fundraising process by working proactively to develop a pipeline of new prospects and by providing timely, actionable, value-added intelligence to frontline fundraisers and management regarding prospects’ wealth and philanthropic interests.
Works in partnership with fundraisers to ensure that fundraisers have access to resources that enable them to maintain active portfolios and build donor relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Both proactively and reactively research, analyze, and maintain information (e.g., background, wealth, interests, capacity to give) on both suspects (prospective prospects) and qualified prospects.
Proactively identify new and high-level annual and major gift leads and prospects through electronic alerts, analysis, screening information, data mining techniques, push technology, demographic searches, etc. In particular, develop processes and strategies to mine prospects from within the Foundation’s database.
Interpret and evaluate research results and communicate analysis in an appropriate format to colleagues (prospect profiles, lists, etc. ).
Collaborate with frontline fundraisers to understand their portfolio needs and identify pipeline gaps, and then work creatively and proactively to close those gaps by discovering both new prospects and untapped potential within the current prospect pool.
Lead list management of portfolios regarding movement of qualified/disqualified leads.
Monitor, analyze, and disseminate news regarding HCC Foundation, HCC, key prospects, the economy, philanthropic trends, and the culture at large that could impact fundraising.
Lead the review and evaluation of research resources.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3 years of experience in prospect research, fundraising, library research, or related field, preferably in an academic environment
Licensing & Certification
- Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
- MS Office Programs
- Fundraising and Relationship Management Software
- Fundraising Experience
- Budget Management
- Utilize multiple methods to communicate information
Competencies
- Delivering High Quality Work
- Accepting Responsibility
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Driving Continuous Improvement
- Acting with Integrity
- Thinking Critically
- Managing Change
- Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.
The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate health care system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
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