Tulane University
Director of Prospect Research
Job Location
New Orleans, LA, United States
Job Description
Director of Prospect ResearchAdvancement - Annual FundLocation: New Orleans, LA SummaryThe Director of Prospect Research will be responsible for managing research deliverables and projects, directing prospect identification efforts, delegating research requests to ensure timely responses, coordinating training, ensuring compliance with ethical practices and data privacy laws, and providing strategic support for fundraising at all levels, with special focus on principal level strategy. Additionally, they will collaborate with the Senior Director of Prospect Development to set and monitor annual goals, working closely with the prospect management and analytics team to develop and implement the overall prospect development vision and strategic focus, enhancing the University’s fundraising success and pipeline development. Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.• 5 years of experience in development research, prospect management, or prospect development in a higher education, healthcare, or complex non-profit environment.• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered. Preferred Qualifications• Commitment to higher education values.• Professional memberships in APRA, CASE, or AASP • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, charts, formulas).• Experience with fundraising CRMs (preferably Salesforce) and data visualization tools.• Ability to interpret and analyze complex financial statements.• Experience leading large, complex projects with multiple tasks and competing deadlines.• An ability to assist and advise in developing and implementing prospect research guidelines and procedures.• Experience designing and implementing comprehensive data-mining and proactive prospect identification projects.• Ability to initiate and lead projects to improve service to development officers and/or units.• Experience researching, analyzing, and maintaining information on prospective donors using various electronic databases, publications, and online services.
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Posted Date: 10/15/2025
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Posted Date: 10/15/2025
Contact Information
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