Sr. Manager, Prospect Development - Remote

About this role

At the American Cancer Society, we're working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our employees and 1.3 million volunteers are raising the bar every single day. We are a culture comprised of diverse backgrounds and experience, to better serve our communities. 

The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our lifesaving mission. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled.

This is a fully remote position and can be based anywhere within the U.S.

The Senior Prospect Development Manager, is responsible for oversight and production of an evolving body of sophisticated and sensitive individual prospect research as well as the prospect management process to support an assigned regional and/or enterprise philanthropy team. This position directly impacts whether Philanthropy revenue goals are achieved by providing current, curated donor insight to inform frontline fundraisers’ solicitation strategies.

ESSENTIAL   FUNCTIONS:    

• Conducts thorough research on individuals ,   utilizing   internal constituent information and data from multiple external research resource   tools; evaluates findings and forms recommendations that inform both front-line fundraisers’ solicitation and   high-level   prospect/donor management strategies –   55 % ;  

• Provides   strategy insights,   monitors   fundraising strategy for process and management   compliance   and   maintains   strong partnerships with prospect development and assigned fundraising teams   –   10 % ;  

• Oversees a balanced portfolio across an assigned team, evaluates new prospects as requested by the Director, Prospect Development ,   and collaborates with the Prospect Operations team to ensure data hygiene for major gift pro spects   – 10% ;  

• Gathers and analyzes data on priority constituents to   identify   new opportunities and align donor interests with ACS programs and mission – 10% ;  

• Verifies gift capacity and biographical details and   assists   in obtaining updated contact information for high-priority prospects – 10% ;  

• Engages in professional development to remain current on best practices – 5%.  

EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS:    

• Minimum Degree Required:   ​ Bachelor's Degree ​    

• Years of experience :   5   years   of   experience in   prospect   research or equivalent field.  

​​ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:    

• Demonstrated   expertise   in prospect research technologies, data tools, CRM (Salesforce preferred )   and interpretation of complex   information   from diverse sources (e.g.,   IRS forms, SEC filings, real property resources, biographical data, charitable giving databases, news sites ) .  

• Strong Analytical, organizational, and communication skills, including excellent verbal and written communication abilities.  

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced,   confidential   and   highly sensitive   environment, upholding the APRA Advance Prospect Research standards and Code of Ethics.   

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:    

• Minimal.  

PHYSICAL   REQUIREMENTS:    

• No specific physical requirements  

The starting rate is $70,000 to $80,000. The final candidate's relevant experience/skills will be considered before an offer is extended. Actual starting pay will vary based on non-discriminatory factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

ACS provides staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental, retirement benefits, wellness programs, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills. Further details on our benefits can be found on our careers site at: jobs.cancer.org/benefits. We are a proud equal opportunity employer.

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