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Prospect Researcher Coordinator
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Position Number: 5925346
Location: Statesboro, GA
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Prospect Researcher Coordinator

Job ID: 280827
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

This is a fully remote position. The incumbent must reside and work in the states of Georgia or South Carolina.

Department Information

Advancement Services

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Prospect Development, the Development Research Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Manager in implementing and maintaining a comprehensive program for prospect identification, research, and analysis to support the fundraising efforts of Georgia Southern University. The Coordinator will conduct proactive and reactive prospect research using a variety of free and fee-based resources, identify new prospects for charitable giving through innovative identification processes, and assist in the development of prospect strategies for principal, major and leadership gift prospects. The Coordinator must have excellent organizational skills, be an effective writer, demonstrate sound judgment on matters requiring discretion and be persistent and imaginative in devising new ways to secure and analyze information of critical importance to Georgia Southern University's fundraising efforts. All work conducted by this position must meet the highest standards of confidentiality, quality, accuracy, and timeliness.

This is a fully remote position. The incumbent must reside and work in the states of Georgia or South Carolina.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze and qualify prospects at a regular rate (10+ per month for principal and major gift prospects) through a variety of prospect identification methods. These methods include gift report analysis, RE/NXT data mining, donor list prospecting, event list prospecting, input from frontline fundraisers and online database/wealth screening prospecting
Support regular wealth screening efforts, including but not limited to annual screening of parent constituents, 40 under 40 candidates, and Trustees and advisory board members. As assigned, take the lead, in consultation with the Manager, in establishing the criteria for the screening list, conducting the screening and importing the results back into the database, disseminating the results, and parsing the list for prioritization of research and discovery
Initiate and/or help design new prospect identification and qualification projects as needed to fulfill the information needs of Development fundraisers and leadership. Identify and pursue opportunities to streamline the delivery of and increase the accessibility of information. Share new resources within the Manager of Prospect Development that could be used to determine capacity & inclination
Conduct research and write reports on principal, major and leadership gift prospects as requested. Assess that requests are appropriate prior to beginning research, and work with requesters to negotiate deadlines and the scope of work when necessary. Keep abreast of staff activities and travel, as well as department and university fundraising priorities.
Collaborate often with gift officers, serve as a prospect research resource to Development staff and assume primary responsibility for meeting prospect research needs
Demonstrate proficiency with using different research resources including advanced searching techniques with online databases. Exercise discretion in determining which research resources will be most effective under the circumstances. Independently monitor new research trends and techniques and communicate with staff. Support regular evaluation of research tools and products, and make recommendations on new resources as appropriate
Demonstrate a mastery of RE/NXT and other internal databases. Update record information directly in RE/NXT in partnership with Information Systems Management, adhering to all processes and procedures. Share responsibility for database integrity efforts. Record and maintain new discovery information in RE/NXT. Accurately and efficiently obtain information from, and add information to, internal University Development files
Independently utilize a variety of resources, including but not limited to news alerts, publications, wealth lists, social media, and vendor services to provide updates to gift officers and staff on existing prospects and also discover new donors. Participate in staff meetings, prospect review and related meetings and any additional committees or meetings, as appropriate, to assist in prospect identification, research, tracking and development plans to solicit or engage prospects
Support gift officer learning of basic research techniques and communicate Research policies, procedures and services when appropriate. Train staff on information resources and financial terminology involved in any vendor screening process. Educate and/or train on how best to access research data within RE/NXT
Participate in training and education opportunities offered by University Advancement, Development, Georgia Southern University, and appropriate professional organizations (APRA, CASE, AFP, etc.). Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines for CASE and APRA, as well as Georgia Southern's standards for ethics and data privacy. Must be able to handle confidential information with tact and discretion

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Other Required Qualifications

Understanding of what constitutes relevant information and how to analyze that information to support prospect research and analytics
Proficiency in determining the quality, reliability, and accuracy of sources

Required Experience

Three (3) or more years of work-related experience in prospect research or related field

Proposed Salary

$45,000 - $55,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

Resume
Cover Letter
Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Proficient in determining the relevance, quality, reliability, and accuracy of sources

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Understand the relationship between data and strategy
Understand what constitutes relevant information and how to analyze that information to support the goals of prospect research and analytics

SKILLS

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relation skills
Detail oriented

Apply Before Date

January 31, 2025

Application review may begin on January 17, 2025

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Internet access

Ability to comply with university document security measures

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work is generally performed in an office environment
May be situated at workstation performing duties for long periods
May be required to assist in physical execution of events

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=280827&PostingSeq=1