Boise State University School of Nursing
Director of Prospect Development
Boise State University School of Nursing, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
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Job No:
499405
Work type:
Non-Classified/Professional
Location:
Boise, ID
Categories:
Information Technology, Development, Data Analysis, Senior-Level
Job Summary The Director of Prospect Development oversees all aspects of prospect research, management, and data analysis for the Boise State University Foundation. This role leads the process of identifying, researching, and tracking prospects for annual, leadership annual, major, principal, and planned gifts. The director partners with the Foundation’s CEO, AVP for Development, and Foundation staff to design and implement strategies for engaging individuals, foundations, and organizations with significant philanthropic potential.
Key Responsibilities Assists in providing research, reports, and detailed analyses to support the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors; leads strategy to discover new prospects; assigns prospects to gift officers; compiles and presents research briefs to university leadership; ensures effective movement of prospects through the development pipeline.
Responsibilities – 60% of the time
Oversee the research, prospect management, and prospect data analysis activities to assist the president, board, and Foundation staff with fundraising strategies.
Establish departmental goals and objectives, supervising the Prospect Development team.
Collaborate with university leadership and gift officers to create cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for principal gift level prospects ($500,000+).
Serve as liaison between the president's office, VP of university advancement, and gift officers to facilitate the president’s involvement with principal gift level prospects.
Manage movement of prospects through leadership annual giving and major gift officer portfolios, make prospect assignments, and monitor strategies.
Develop and implement methods for identifying new potential donor prospects for university philanthropic priorities.
Act as the Foundation’s subject matter expert for the alumni/donor database’s prospect management module and related guidelines.
Research and analyze prospect backgrounds, wealth, interests, and relationships with Boise State.
Prepare concise confidential reports, summaries, and briefs on prospects to assist advancement staff.
Collaborate with development staff to prioritize and manage major, planned, and principal gift prospect portfolios.
Prepare confidential written reports and meeting briefs for major and principal gift prospects.
Coordinate and guarantee quality of research projects, meeting briefs, donor profiles, etc.
Responsibilities – 35% of the time
Make hiring recommendations and complete performance evaluations for Prospect Development team members.
Onboard new database users and coach existing users on complex issues with the prospect management module.
Assist the Foundation team with implementing new software aligned with prospect management guidelines.
Work with external vendors to provide screening and modeling services.
Demonstrate the ability to project future fundraising progress based on capacity, penetration, and activity of the prospect pool.
Maintain best practices, ethical and professional research standards, technology, data integrity, and security.
Maintain a working knowledge of public records, periodicals, electronic databases, and internal sources for obtaining prospect information.
Responsibilities – 5% of the time
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Values
Purpose Driven
Relentless Excellence
Responsible
Collaborative
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate the Foundation’s core values: Collaboration, Communication, Integrity, Inclusion, Ownership, Continuous Improvement and Performance.
Knowledge in leading and managing execution of processes, projects, and tactics within areas of responsibility.
Aptitude for data analysis to identify characteristics of major, planned, and principal gift prospects.
Experience with principal research tools and techniques.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Experience managing sensitive donor communications with confidentiality.
Strategic thinking and advanced project management capabilities.
Knowledge of ethical standards and best practices (e.g., ADRP, CASE).
Self‑motivated, results‑driven leader with initiative and adaptability.
Record of accomplishment demonstrating initiative, creativity, and effectiveness.
Knowledge of moves‑management concepts.
Understanding of donor behavior and philanthropic trends.
Proficiency with relationship management systems, prospect data resources, and other information sources.
Proactive identification techniques and methodologies such as data segmentation, third‑party screenings, constituent ratings, and surveying.
Broad knowledge of the university donor and alumni community.
Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts.
Familiar with a broad range of research techniques.
Proficient in technology platforms including Google Workspace, CRM databases, and other tools.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including one year of managerial experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience in higher education and a related field such as development, prospect research, advancement services, or library science/information sciences.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary range: $80,828.80 to $101,025.60 annually, commensurate with experience.
12 paid holidays (University closed between Christmas and New Year’s; use of 3 vacation days required).
12–24 annual paid vacation days for full‑time staff, varying by position type and years of service.
10.76% University contribution to ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees).
11.96% University contribution to PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees).
Excellent medical, dental, and other health‑related insurance coverages.
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents.
See full benefits page for more information.
Required Application Materials Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position. Attach a resume that includes employment history with dates.
About Boise State University Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. The university is nationally recognized for its innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Applications are open until filled. Review of applications begins December 15th, 2025.
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Job No:
499405
Work type:
Non-Classified/Professional
Location:
Boise, ID
Categories:
Information Technology, Development, Data Analysis, Senior-Level
Job Summary The Director of Prospect Development oversees all aspects of prospect research, management, and data analysis for the Boise State University Foundation. This role leads the process of identifying, researching, and tracking prospects for annual, leadership annual, major, principal, and planned gifts. The director partners with the Foundation’s CEO, AVP for Development, and Foundation staff to design and implement strategies for engaging individuals, foundations, and organizations with significant philanthropic potential.
Key Responsibilities Assists in providing research, reports, and detailed analyses to support the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors; leads strategy to discover new prospects; assigns prospects to gift officers; compiles and presents research briefs to university leadership; ensures effective movement of prospects through the development pipeline.
Responsibilities – 60% of the time
Oversee the research, prospect management, and prospect data analysis activities to assist the president, board, and Foundation staff with fundraising strategies.
Establish departmental goals and objectives, supervising the Prospect Development team.
Collaborate with university leadership and gift officers to create cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for principal gift level prospects ($500,000+).
Serve as liaison between the president's office, VP of university advancement, and gift officers to facilitate the president’s involvement with principal gift level prospects.
Manage movement of prospects through leadership annual giving and major gift officer portfolios, make prospect assignments, and monitor strategies.
Develop and implement methods for identifying new potential donor prospects for university philanthropic priorities.
Act as the Foundation’s subject matter expert for the alumni/donor database’s prospect management module and related guidelines.
Research and analyze prospect backgrounds, wealth, interests, and relationships with Boise State.
Prepare concise confidential reports, summaries, and briefs on prospects to assist advancement staff.
Collaborate with development staff to prioritize and manage major, planned, and principal gift prospect portfolios.
Prepare confidential written reports and meeting briefs for major and principal gift prospects.
Coordinate and guarantee quality of research projects, meeting briefs, donor profiles, etc.
Responsibilities – 35% of the time
Make hiring recommendations and complete performance evaluations for Prospect Development team members.
Onboard new database users and coach existing users on complex issues with the prospect management module.
Assist the Foundation team with implementing new software aligned with prospect management guidelines.
Work with external vendors to provide screening and modeling services.
Demonstrate the ability to project future fundraising progress based on capacity, penetration, and activity of the prospect pool.
Maintain best practices, ethical and professional research standards, technology, data integrity, and security.
Maintain a working knowledge of public records, periodicals, electronic databases, and internal sources for obtaining prospect information.
Responsibilities – 5% of the time
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Values
Purpose Driven
Relentless Excellence
Responsible
Collaborative
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrate the Foundation’s core values: Collaboration, Communication, Integrity, Inclusion, Ownership, Continuous Improvement and Performance.
Knowledge in leading and managing execution of processes, projects, and tactics within areas of responsibility.
Aptitude for data analysis to identify characteristics of major, planned, and principal gift prospects.
Experience with principal research tools and techniques.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Experience managing sensitive donor communications with confidentiality.
Strategic thinking and advanced project management capabilities.
Knowledge of ethical standards and best practices (e.g., ADRP, CASE).
Self‑motivated, results‑driven leader with initiative and adaptability.
Record of accomplishment demonstrating initiative, creativity, and effectiveness.
Knowledge of moves‑management concepts.
Understanding of donor behavior and philanthropic trends.
Proficiency with relationship management systems, prospect data resources, and other information sources.
Proactive identification techniques and methodologies such as data segmentation, third‑party screenings, constituent ratings, and surveying.
Broad knowledge of the university donor and alumni community.
Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations, and public relations concepts.
Familiar with a broad range of research techniques.
Proficient in technology platforms including Google Workspace, CRM databases, and other tools.
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including one year of managerial experience.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred experience in higher education and a related field such as development, prospect research, advancement services, or library science/information sciences.
Salary and Benefits
Starting salary range: $80,828.80 to $101,025.60 annually, commensurate with experience.
12 paid holidays (University closed between Christmas and New Year’s; use of 3 vacation days required).
12–24 annual paid vacation days for full‑time staff, varying by position type and years of service.
10.76% University contribution to ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees).
11.96% University contribution to PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees).
Excellent medical, dental, and other health‑related insurance coverages.
Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents.
See full benefits page for more information.
Required Application Materials Please submit a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position. Attach a resume that includes employment history with dates.
About Boise State University Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. The university is nationally recognized for its innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
Applications are open until filled. Review of applications begins December 15th, 2025.
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