Boston University
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PROSPECT MANAGEMENT, Development & Alumni Relations
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Assistant Director, Prospect Management, Development & Alumni Relations. Reports to the Director of Prospect Management and leads portfolio optimization/management as part of the Prospect Management team within Boston University’s Development & Alumni Relations (DAR). Responsibilities
Pipeline Development
Assist in creating and maintaining gift officer portfolios with the most viable prospects via identification and assignment of new major gift prospects and prioritization of existing major gift prospects already in portfolio using best practices and operating procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional prospect portfolio review teams comprising Prospect Management, Prospect Research, Business Intelligence, and Gifts & Records staff to provide comprehensive, data-driven support and strategic insights for individual gift officers. Consult on and interpret prospect and portfolio reports that support Advancement metrics and goals in partnership with gift officers.
Portfolio Management
Monitor and analyze the portfolios of gift officers, ensuring they are aligned to expectations in terms of size and stage of cultivation. Update database of record as necessary and monitor data integrity to report key metrics for individual fundraiser portfolios.
Staff and Project Management
Manage 1 Prospect Management Analyst, being responsible for all management, onboarding, goal setting, and direction of duties; collaborate with Director of Prospect Management on team. Design and implement processes and tracking methods to manage multiple concurrent projects-for organization within the team and transparency across the organization. Participate in cross-divisional initiatives to support major gift campaigns and strategic fundraising efforts. Communicate and train gift officers on policy and process recommendations created by the PM team to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with industry best practices; support staff and provide guidance and coaching to align with policies as needed. Solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders on projects and deliverables. Required Skills
Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Five to eight years of prospect/portfolio management experience, preferably in a university setting. Comprehensive understanding of philanthropy, prospect development, and prospect management. Experience partnering with gift officers on prospect and/or portfolio strategy. Excellent ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize various datapoints for making assignment and prioritization decisions with fundraiser partners. Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Personal belief in mission, goals and objectives of private higher education. Superb judgment and sensibility to adjudicate wisely among competing priorities. Strong strategic and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to relate well to, and understand the needs and interests of a diverse group of fundraising professionals in a fast-moving environment. Solid understanding and ability to collaborate and develop partnerships across the University. Expectational ability to take initiative, be proactive, and be self-motivated. Extreme organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to keep donor and donor prospect information confidential. High proficiency in relevant software, eCRMs, operations and procedures, including University-wide systems and applications. Values and Qualifications
Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect Diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to belonging Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another Strategic thinking and curiosity in pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results Continuous growth and improvement as individuals and as a team Joy and shared appreciation for working toward meaningful goals Willingness to apply transferable skills even if not all responsibilities are previously performed To learn more about Development & Alumni Relations at Boston University, and other job opportunities, please visit the DAR Talent website: BU Talent We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-358-1796. To apply, visit the BU Silkroad external jobs site: BU Jobs 315882
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Assistant Director, Prospect Management, Development & Alumni Relations. Reports to the Director of Prospect Management and leads portfolio optimization/management as part of the Prospect Management team within Boston University’s Development & Alumni Relations (DAR). Responsibilities
Pipeline Development
Assist in creating and maintaining gift officer portfolios with the most viable prospects via identification and assignment of new major gift prospects and prioritization of existing major gift prospects already in portfolio using best practices and operating procedures. Collaborate with cross-functional prospect portfolio review teams comprising Prospect Management, Prospect Research, Business Intelligence, and Gifts & Records staff to provide comprehensive, data-driven support and strategic insights for individual gift officers. Consult on and interpret prospect and portfolio reports that support Advancement metrics and goals in partnership with gift officers.
Portfolio Management
Monitor and analyze the portfolios of gift officers, ensuring they are aligned to expectations in terms of size and stage of cultivation. Update database of record as necessary and monitor data integrity to report key metrics for individual fundraiser portfolios.
Staff and Project Management
Manage 1 Prospect Management Analyst, being responsible for all management, onboarding, goal setting, and direction of duties; collaborate with Director of Prospect Management on team. Design and implement processes and tracking methods to manage multiple concurrent projects-for organization within the team and transparency across the organization. Participate in cross-divisional initiatives to support major gift campaigns and strategic fundraising efforts. Communicate and train gift officers on policy and process recommendations created by the PM team to foster collaboration and ensure alignment with industry best practices; support staff and provide guidance and coaching to align with policies as needed. Solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders on projects and deliverables. Required Skills
Requirements: Bachelor's degree. Five to eight years of prospect/portfolio management experience, preferably in a university setting. Comprehensive understanding of philanthropy, prospect development, and prospect management. Experience partnering with gift officers on prospect and/or portfolio strategy. Excellent ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize various datapoints for making assignment and prioritization decisions with fundraiser partners. Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills. Personal belief in mission, goals and objectives of private higher education. Superb judgment and sensibility to adjudicate wisely among competing priorities. Strong strategic and project management skills, including demonstrated ability to relate well to, and understand the needs and interests of a diverse group of fundraising professionals in a fast-moving environment. Solid understanding and ability to collaborate and develop partnerships across the University. Expectational ability to take initiative, be proactive, and be self-motivated. Extreme organizational skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to keep donor and donor prospect information confidential. High proficiency in relevant software, eCRMs, operations and procedures, including University-wide systems and applications. Values and Qualifications
Teamwork, transparency, and mutual respect Diversity, equity, inclusion, and a commitment to belonging Integrity in how we work and how we treat one another Strategic thinking and curiosity in pursuit of fresh approaches and measurable results Continuous growth and improvement as individuals and as a team Joy and shared appreciation for working toward meaningful goals Willingness to apply transferable skills even if not all responsibilities are previously performed To learn more about Development & Alumni Relations at Boston University, and other job opportunities, please visit the DAR Talent website: BU Talent We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the employment application process, please contact the Equal Opportunity Office at 617-358-1796. To apply, visit the BU Silkroad external jobs site: BU Jobs 315882
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