Prospect Research Officer

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

1. Manage research requests and create both brief and in-depth profiles based on research needs.

2. Use analytical thinking and data analysis to provide recommendations to other Advancement Staff members based on research.

3. Keep research information updated and inputted into the central CRM database.

1. Meet periodically with gift officers and/or managers to recommend new potential prospects, and provide deeper insight of prospects to help maintain healthy prospect portfolios as needed.

2. Assist officers with in-depth research when needed to cultivate the prospect relationship including a prospect profile and Advancement project recommendations.

3. Proactively identify potential prospects and make suggestions for matching prospects to fundraising priorities that could help achieve Advancement Department or university goals.

4. Collaborate with Advancement team members to submit proposals and create and manage online accounts for identified foundations as needed.

1. Maintain a working knowledge of research tools, the university’s system of record, and other fundraising software.

2. Be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.

3. Effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a flexible and efficient manner.

4. Ability to think critically and creatively.

5. Ability to gather, analyze, and verify data from multiple sources.

1. Prospect research basics as outlined by APRA skill sets.

2. Prospect research tools

3. Introduction to all fundraising computer programs being used.

4. Introduction to online research sources.

1. Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Academic training in library science or research is considered a plus.

2. General fundraising experience is a plus.

3. Experience managing multiple, concurrent tasks.

4. Knowledge of English grammar with advanced technical writing skills.

5. Strong computer skills and communication skills.

6. Background in online research is a plus.

7. Experience in data analytics is a plus.

1. Well-developed interpersonal skills.

2. Organizational and detail skills.

3. Flexibility and discretion.

4. An innate sense of curiosity.

1. May need to lift 25-30 pounds.

2. Will need to bend, stoop or kneel on occasion.

3. Must be able to work at a computer for 8 hours a day.

4. Work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays except for holidays (see also leave time policy in the Human Resources employee handbook online)

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.