We are currently recruiting for an Associate Director, Prospect Management and Data Analytics who will build and manage the processes related to planning, documenting, and reporting on the work of Gladstoneâ™s frontline fundraisers. This includes preparing research briefings, optimizing portfolios, tracking follow up, and generating dashboard reports of the teamâ™s key performance indicators. This role will require a thorough understanding of database best practices, project management methodologies, data analytics, and CRM systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, organize, and implement a prospect workflow management system for the Philanthropy team. 

• Build a robust prospect management system and prospect pool geared to maximize Gladstoneâ™s prospect pool in preparation for a campaign.

• Build and prepare dashboard reports. Ensures reports are accurate, efficient and reflect the work of the department plans.

• Work with frontline fundraisers to identify key prospects and move relationships forward.

• Review assigned portfolios and add/remove prospects to create dynamic, well-planned portfolios for each fundraiser.

• Partner with Philanthropy Program Associate to design and implement best data practices and use to move key relationships forward.

• Track engagement and âœmoves❠for each assigned prospect.

• Nominate prospects/donors for inclusion or exclusion in various lists, audiences, etc.

• Manage staging and tiering systems in donor database.

• Develop a coding/tracking system for donor interests.

• Conducts prospect research and prepares briefings.

• Performs other duties as assigned or appropriate to achieve the goals and meet the deadlines of the department. 
   

Qualifications:

• BA/BS preferred.

• 5+ years database and prospect management experience

• Blackbaud and Raiserâ™s Edge expertise required

• Experience working in a Philanthropy department and demonstrated experience with portfolio management, prospect research, and donor strategies

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement a prospect management system, maintain data, and support frontline fundraisers and institutional leadership

• Must be able to influence and manage the work of those who may not be direct reports 

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail required 

• Experience working with a nonprofit research institute preferred. 

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills 

• Strong project management skills, including tracking and reporting on projects 

• Ability to handle sensitive information

• Understanding and demonstrated experience with donor data management principles and practices

• Familiarity with terminology, best practices and procedure of fundraising

• Experience working in a high-visibility setting requiring professional etiquette and decision-making

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) as well as Asana and Slack and Google Business products (Sheets, Docs, etc.).
   

Gladstone Perks & Benefits:

• Peopleâ“work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.

• A meaningful place to grow and learnâ“whether itâ™s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstoneâ™s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrowâ™s leaders in an inspiring and diverse environment.

• Healthy work/life balanceâ“you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.

• Compensationâ“competitive salary and paid vacation.

• Excellent benefitsâ“generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, and commuter benefits; access to free shuttle transportation.

About Gladstone Institutes

The Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-profit research institution affiliated with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), transforming the health and well-being of all people through medical research, education, and outreach in the fields focused on heart disease, immunology and virology including HIV/AIDS, and neurological disease. Home to notable leaders in the field of medical science, including 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recipient Shinya Yamanaka, M.D.,Ph.D. Gladstone is comprised of four institutes in addition to various Centers and programs focusing approximately 500 members of our team on its mission: Science Overcoming Disease. Located in an award-winning building adjacent to UCSF's Mission Bay Campus, Gladstone offers a competitive salary and benefits program within a robust environment for those seeking to maximize their potential. Please consider Gladstone and make a difference in human health.

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