Position Summary: 

Are you a bold research associate looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) is looking for a passionate, organized, and strategic individual to join the Advancement Team in supporting the needs of our rapidly growing Catholic non-profit ministry. The Prospect Research Associate is an integral part of the Advancement Team. The Prospect Research Associate will build out this function and innovate in collaboration with the Advancement Lead, AFC President, and the Major Gift Officer by preparing profiles of prospects identified via the DonorSearch tool. The successful Prospect Research Associate partners closely with the Advancement Team, providing strong data on current and prospective donors with major gift capacity. The Prospect Research Associate will be deadline driven, able to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment and create relationships at all levels in the organization.  

 Reports To: Advancement Lead 

Direct Reports: None 

Exempt Status: Hourly 

Position Status: Full-Time, on-site 

Location: Bloomingdale, OH (on-site) 

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience 

Benefits: Paid time off, Parental leave, Vision, Dental, Short Term and Long-Term Disability 

Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise other team members on specific projects as determined by the Advancement Lead. 

Travel: 5% 

 Major Duties and Functions: 

• Conduct comprehensive research to identify individuals, corporations, and foundations with the capacity and inclination to make major gifts to the organization.  

• Utilize various resources including internal and external databases, wealth screening tools, and publicly available information to gather prospect data. 

• On a regular basis, refresh data to identify new prospects and conduct baseline research on prospects for the respective fundraising teams and provide research briefs as requested by Major Gift Officer and Leadership of the Advancement Team. 

• Evaluate prospect capacity, affinity, and engagement in alignment with the mission and programs of the organization. 

• Analyze wealth indicators, philanthropic history, and connections to prioritize prospects for cultivation and solicitation.  

• Provide support to Annual Fund and Advancement staff through prospect identification and cultivation strategies at all levels of giving.  

• Assist with meetings, along with rating and ranking sessions, by preparing detailed prospect profiles. 

• Provide briefing books to Advancement Lead and AFC Leadership. 

• Support Gift Officers in tracking donor interactions, solicitations, and outcomes to measure portfolio progress.  

• As requested, prepare reports and updates for internal stakeholders and leadership. 

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospect information in the organization’s donor database.  

• Stay informed about trends and best practices in regard to prospect research as it relates to Advancement.  

• Attend conferences, webinars, workshops, and training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge in donor prospecting and relationship management. 

Qualifications 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and wealth indicators. 

• Strong interpersonal and project management skills with ability to develop positive relationships quickly and work in a team atmosphere with in-person and remote colleagues. 

• Ability to respond flexibly and resourcefully to workload fluctuations, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills. 

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple projects at one time. 

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate motivational skills, professional maturity, and maintain confidentiality of information. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products and database management tools in the prospect research industry that support Advancement. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3-5 years’ relevant experience in prospect research, administrative fundraising, or non-profit capacity building. 

• Experience with prospect research platforms such as DonorSearch and Wealth Engine, along with experience with CRM systems such as CiviCRM, a plus. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other search engines preferred. 

Physical Requirements 

• Prolonged periods of time sitting and using a computer. 

• Occasionally you will be required to stand and walk for 30 minutes or more. 

• Occasionally you will be required to stand, reach, bend, and lift up to 30 lbs 

About the Employer 

The Apostolate for Family Consecration (AFC) ® supports and challenges Catholic families to grow in holiness, grow in truth, and grow together so that they can become fully alive in Christ. We offer Catholic family vacations, retreats, and resources to lead families to an encounter with Jesus and form them in the truths of our Catholic Faith.