Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Prospect Researcher, Development
Jewish Family Service of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Organization : Jewish Family Service of San DiegoDepartment:
DevelopmentPosition Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), ExemptWork Setting:
Hybrid, 3 days in San Diego office, 2 days remoteThis position will work fully in office for the first 90 daysReports To:
Senior Director of Advancement ServicesPay Rate:
$67,000 -$68,000/yearTotal Compensation :In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employeesEmployer-covered life insuranceTime Away from Work:Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:Paid vacation time and sick leave15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellnessPosition Overview:JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Advancement Services team as the Prospect Researcher. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your research and analytical skills, and development/fundraising experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Prospect Researcher plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by managing the identification and qualification of prospective donors in support of funding Jewish Family Service of San Diego through individual and institutional giving. This position provides comprehensive research reports to the gift officers for the purpose of cultivating a moves management and stewardship program for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, foundations, and corporate giving. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Advancement Services and works closely with all members of the Development department.Responsibilities
:Works independently and in collaboration with giving officers and Sr. Director of Advancement Services on the identification and qualification of fundraising prospects through donor database and various research media toolsConducts research and provides information and briefing reports for Senior Leadership and Development Officers in regards to prospects and their giving capacities and inclinations to give to JFS programsResponsible for continuously improving and streamlining the research process, exploring and identifying tools, sources, template creation, and best practices to incorporateResponsible for maintaining an awareness and tracking system for prospects in the various stages of cultivation and stewardshipWorks closely with other members of the Advancement Services team to maintain data integrity and donor confidentialitySkills/Abilities/Experience That are a Must-Have:A minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising, prospect research and management, or business development, or a combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities that can be demonstratedBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferredAn understanding of development and demonstrated experience with best fundraising and moves management practicesOutstanding ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of requests and projects with competing deadlines while maintaining a keen attention to detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsAbility to effectively communicate research and analysis to Development Officers and Senior LeadershipExperience with prospect research resources and applications such as WealthEngine, LexisNexis, Target Analytics, etc., is a plusDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, and a team playerStrong initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skillsSkills/Abilities We’d like you to Have
:Experience working with a CRM database. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar Blackbaud product is a plus.Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).About Jewish Family Service of San DiegoJewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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DevelopmentPosition Type : Full-Time (37.5+ hours/week), ExemptWork Setting:
Hybrid, 3 days in San Diego office, 2 days remoteThis position will work fully in office for the first 90 daysReports To:
Senior Director of Advancement ServicesPay Rate:
$67,000 -$68,000/yearTotal Compensation :In addition to standard pay, compensation for this position includes:Comprehensive, low-cost healthcare coverage for employeesEmployer-covered life insuranceTime Away from Work:Being able to take time away from work is critical in bringing your best self to work. Time off benefits for this position include:Paid vacation time and sick leave15 paid holidays, including Federal and Jewish holidays (as long as the holiday lands on a normal scheduled work day), and floating holidays2 Wellness Days to be taken any time during the year to support employees’ mental wellnessPosition Overview:JFS is looking for a compassionate, mission-driven individual to join the Advancement Services team as the Prospect Researcher. In this role, you have the opportunity to use your research and analytical skills, and development/fundraising experience to make a meaningful difference in your community and help change lives across San Diego. The Prospect Researcher plays an integral role on the team and supports the entire agency by managing the identification and qualification of prospective donors in support of funding Jewish Family Service of San Diego through individual and institutional giving. This position provides comprehensive research reports to the gift officers for the purpose of cultivating a moves management and stewardship program for annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, foundations, and corporate giving. This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Advancement Services and works closely with all members of the Development department.Responsibilities
:Works independently and in collaboration with giving officers and Sr. Director of Advancement Services on the identification and qualification of fundraising prospects through donor database and various research media toolsConducts research and provides information and briefing reports for Senior Leadership and Development Officers in regards to prospects and their giving capacities and inclinations to give to JFS programsResponsible for continuously improving and streamlining the research process, exploring and identifying tools, sources, template creation, and best practices to incorporateResponsible for maintaining an awareness and tracking system for prospects in the various stages of cultivation and stewardshipWorks closely with other members of the Advancement Services team to maintain data integrity and donor confidentialitySkills/Abilities/Experience That are a Must-Have:A minimum of 2 years’ experience in fundraising, prospect research and management, or business development, or a combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities that can be demonstratedBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferredAn understanding of development and demonstrated experience with best fundraising and moves management practicesOutstanding ability to prioritize and manage a high volume of requests and projects with competing deadlines while maintaining a keen attention to detail and accuracyExcellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsAbility to effectively communicate research and analysis to Development Officers and Senior LeadershipExperience with prospect research resources and applications such as WealthEngine, LexisNexis, Target Analytics, etc., is a plusDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, and a team playerStrong initiative, resourcefulness and problem-solving skillsSkills/Abilities We’d like you to Have
:Experience working with a CRM database. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge, Raiser’s Edge NXT or a similar Blackbaud product is a plus.Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Please, no phone calls. Please, principals only. Please, local candidates only (relocation is not provided).About Jewish Family Service of San DiegoJewish Family Service of San Diego is a client-centered, impact-driven organization working to build a stronger, more resilient community. For over 100 years, Jewish Family Service has been a trusted resource for the entire community, offering an array of services that are always life-changing, and often life-saving. At Jewish Family Service, we believe our employees are the backbone of our Agency. We strive to ensure that each employee is treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is your success. Come work at JFS and be our partner in Moving Forward Together . To learn more about JFS, please visit jfssd.org.*Jewish Family Service is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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