Prospect Manager

Job Description

Prospect Manager
Dominican Friars Foundation
Location: New York, NY

ABOUT THE DOMINICAN FRIARS FOUNDATION

The Dominican Friars Foundation is the 501(c)(3) advancement arm of the Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph. The Foundation unifies various fundraising efforts that support key apostolates of the Province. With the support of the Dominican Friars Foundation, the 300+ friars of the Province of Saint Joseph work for the glory of God and the salvation of souls by building up the local and universal Church, teaching and preaching to students on university campuses, and engaging the broader culture.

Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P., currently serves as the Vicar Provincial for Advancement for the Dominican Friars Province of Saint Joseph and as the Executive Director of the Dominican Friars Foundation. The team at the Foundation is divided into three departments: Development, Strategy & Operations, and Marketing & Communications.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Serving as a member of the Strategy & Operations team, the Prospect Manager will conduct prospect research and support portfolio management aimed at positioning gift officers for success in building relationships with prospective donors.

This may include:

- Supporting front-line gift officers by identifying prospects and by analyzing and optimizing fundraising portfolios
- Compiling research for prospect profiles on potential major donors
- Providing accountability through reporting, data tracking, and managing moves activity
- Advocating for accurate and consistent data tracking across the organization

QUALIFICATIONS

Faithfully Catholic

(The person holding this position will represent the Dominican Friars in public, will bear witness to the Catholic faith, and will occasionally lead others in prayer. Applicants must be practicing Catholics in good standing who assent to and profess the Catholic faith in its entirety as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.)

- Knowledge of and affinity for the Dominican mission and charism
- Personal knowledge of the Dominican Friars or another religious community would be a plus

Strong team player

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop relationships of trust and respect with Friars, colleagues, and donors
- Good work ethic with a continued willingness to learn and grow
- Personal commitment to building a culture of collaboration and excellence

Strong performer

- Strong project management experience, including robust organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, and the capability to coordinate multiple projects with minimal supervision
- A high degree of numeracy, with the ability to see, understand, and capitalize on trends in data
- An understanding of institutional fundraising, with a particular focus on moves management and the major gifts lifecycle
- Experience with Salesforce NPSP would be a plus, ability to learn Salesforce NPSP is necessary
- Commitment to fundraising as a profession, as evidenced by membership in professional associations, CFRE certification, and/or job history, would be a plus
- Bachelor's degree or strong equivalent experience required

IMPORTANT NOTES

This position is full-time, salaried, with a full benefits package (including health and dental insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, a generous 403(b) retirement plan match, FSA, and commuter benefits), and requires that the candidate live within commuting distance of our offices on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.

The salary for an average candidate for this position will likely fall into the $65,000-$80,000 range, but may be flexible for an exceptional candidate.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter (including information about what prompted you to apply for this position) to Kelly at kmcnamee@dominicanfriars.org with the words "Prospect Manager" in the subject line. Thank you for considering the Dominican Friars Foundation; we look forward to hearing from you.

About the Employer

The Dominican Friars Foundation is the 501(c)(3) advancement arm of the Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph. The Foundation unifies various fundraising efforts that support key apostolates of the Province. With the support of the Dominican Friars Foundation, the 300+ friars of the Province of Saint Joseph work for the glory of God and the salvation of souls by building up the local and universal Church, teaching and preaching to students on university campuses, and engaging the broader culture.