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Prospect Research Director – full-time

Grand Forks Children’s Museum (GFCM)

GFCM’s mission is to engage minds through play. Our vision is to provide a creative space that enriches lives through exploration. We are an emerging museum with a small staff and large base of volunteers aiming to open our doors in early 2027. GFCM is looking for a Prospect Research Director. This role will oversee the organization’s donor prospect research program. The Director is responsible for developing and managing the organization’s prospect research, tracking, pipeline, and other prospect management systems. In addition, the Director will conduct extensive qualitative and quantitative research and deliver actionable reports and insights to front-line development staff and volunteers to support their donor acquisition efforts, working collaboratively with GFCM staff and board members to ensure research efforts are aligned with the organization’s development priorities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on prospective major donors and provide information to front -line development staff,

including the donor's wealth, philanthropic interests, giving history, and relationship mapping/sphere of

influence.

• Provide actionable insights and detailed research reports to development staff to enhance their donor

acquisition efforts.

• Analyze and synthesize data to identify patterns and trends that can inform fundraising strategies.

• Prioritize and oversee the workflow of research projects.

• Maintain and manage the prospect management and tracking systems across the organization’s CRM and

engagement platforms.

• Work collaboratively with the development team to develop and implement strategies for engaging with

potential major donors, including identifying appropriate cultivation and solicitation opportunities.

• Keep abreast of trends and best practices in major gifts fundraising and prospect research and conduct

regular evaluations of internal prospect management/research programs and make recommendations

for improvement.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in all research activities.

• Research grant opportunities and assist with grant writing and submission processes, as well as follow

through of the grant requirements.

• Other tasks, as assigned

Qualifications & Skills

• At least five years of experience in prospect research or related field.

• Prior supervisory experience managing a team, ideally in prospect research is preferred.

• Project management experience in prospect research is strongly preferred.

• Strong analytical and research skills, with experience using various research tools and databases, such as

Bloomerang.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

and meet deadlines.

• Curious, self-motivated, and eager to be challenged with complex research projects.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to synthesize substantial amounts of data into

concise, actionable reports.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with various

stakeholders.

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices, particularly in major gifts fundraising.

• Demonstrated commitment to the organization's mission and values.

GFMC is a start-up non-profit organization. The benefit package is a work in progress. Currently,

we offer 80% of the health insurance plan covered by GFCM and PTO.

This position could be in-person or hybrid. Decision to be made in the hiring process.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and GFCM reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as deemed appropriate.

The Grand Forks Children's Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Vets, females, minorities and the disabled to apply.

Please email resumes and any question to katiem@gfchildrensmuseum.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person