Prospect Management & Research Coordinator
DONALD DANFORTH PLANT SCIENCE CENTER
Saint LouisHybridMid level2+ yrs
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The job in short
Prospect research coordination for fundraising.
Excel
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- Saint Louis, MO, USA
- Role
- Sales (other)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Saint Louis - Saint Louis, MO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, A full-time (hybrid) position for a Prospect Management and Research Coordinator is available in the Development Department at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center. The Prospect Management and Research Coordinator plays an important role on the Development team by providing the research, analysis, and reporting needed to help the development team cultivate relationships with current supporters and identify potential partners in the community and nationally. Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, the individual in this role supports fundraising efforts by conducting research, analyzing data, and utilizing available information sources (internal and external) to help the team prioritize activities and outreach.
Responsibilities:
Preparing written profiles, event biographies, reports, and lists to support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and prospects
Rating and qualifying new donors and prospects, including capacity analysis and the review of wealth screening results
Assisting in making recommendations for allocating new prospects to portfolios, and helping manage portfolio size and composition
Identifying prospective donors locally and nationally through proactive research using various techniques including list review, network mapping, wealth screening, and news and electronic alert monitoring
Researching local and national high-net-worth prospects to support the Center’s efforts to broaden its philanthropic base of support
Developing relationship maps that connect board members, volunteers, and other supporters to prospects, and preparing visual materials to support gift officer and volunteer engagement
Developing, maintaining, and circulating reports related to prospect/moves management, proposals/solicitations, and ad hoc reports tailored to the needs of fundraisers, using Raiser’s Edge data, wealth screening results, and other analytics tools as available
Maintaining comprehensive electronic files for supporters, including accurate contact and biographical information in Raiser’s Edge; researching updated addresses for returned mail; and performing data hygiene and bulk updates
Using AI tools to support research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, in accordance with Danforth Center policy and professional prospect research ethics standards for data privacy and source verification
As part of the development operations team, serving as a backup related to gift processing, acknowledgment, and other database pulls as needed
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
2+ years of prospect management and research experience
Demonstrated skills, knowledge, and experience in best practices of prospect research and management
Demonstrated proficiency in common prospect research tools (or equivalents) and methods including: ResearchPoint, FoundationSearch, 990 Forms, SEC filings, property records, AlumniFinder, and capacity analysis
Experience interpreting wealth screening results and analyzing donor data; familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools preferred
Experience with relationship mapping or network visualization a plus
Familiarity with AI tools and responsible handling of confidential constituent data
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT or other fundraising CRMs
Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex information into clear and concise written reports
Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and organizational skills
Ability to manage competing priorities
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, time management, and interpersonal skills
Lives the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications (or the equivalent combination):
Bachelor's degree preferred
2+ years of prospect management and research experience
To apply, please provide the following:
Cover letter
Resume
Writing sample of prospect brief
Three references with contact information. Please note: references will not be contacted without prior notification and clearance from the candidate.
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