Director of Prospect Strategy Research

Company: St. Lukes University Health Network
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: February 11, 2020

Job Description:

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Director of Prospect Strategy & Research will serve a critical role by leading the ongoing effort to grow, evaluate, and prioritize our pool of current and potential donors. Deeply familiar with new and existing best practices and evolving tools within prospect research systems, he/she will create and implement plans that: accurately identify new prospective donors, update data systems with existing prospective donors, and estimate inclination as well as capacity to give to the Network. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop and implement policies, procedures and standards, templates, research request system, methods and rating formulas relative to prospect research and data management. - Proactively identify new sources of funding for capital and programmatic projects as defined by Network priorities. - Identify, research, compile, and synthesize biographical, financial, professional, charitable interests and priorities, relationship to St. Lukes University Health Network, giving history, and capacity-to-give information on individual, foundation and corporate prospects; analyze trends, interpret and enter information into Raisers Edge database, and assist with prospect strategies. - Propose strategy for electronic screenings of database; determine screening population; interpret results and share with leadership. - Create strategies for identifying new prospects and keeping current prospect ratings accurate. - Create a service structure that supports the information needs of the Development Office and create agendas for and lead Development Prospect Strategy sessions that provide useful information for Development Officers to create individual solicitation strategies for prospects. - Participate in appropriate professional organizations and conferences; attend sessions of other organizations (APRA, AASP, Blackbaud, etc.) as appropriate; develop network of professional contacts; participate in electronic mailing lists (i.e. PRSPCT-L) focusing on prospect research and fundraising issues. - Create one and three year strategic plans for prospect research, management, and strategy. - Keep current with industry trends and implement useful new approaches, services and tools. Advocate the highest standards of performance and ethical behavior as related to prospect research and donor/prospect confidentiality. Support the mission and ethics statement of the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), Advisory Board, Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Basic office environment at St. Lukes Hospital & Health Network; travel away from the central office is minimal; must work for long periods of time sitting at a computer. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required. Masters or advanced degree preferred. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years-experience working prospect research. Possess understanding of fundraising concepts. Prior experience, preferably in a health sciences or higher education setting. Proficiency with Raisers Edge software, Windows- and network-based electronic environments, a variety of online databases, the Internet, and printed materials. Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, including ability to express all appropriate information clearly and concisely, whether written or oral. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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