A minimum of two years experience in prospect/major gift research/database management preferably in the health or education sector.  A Bachelor’s degree is required.  A CFRE and a member in good standing of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals (AFP) or Association of Healthcare Professionals (AHP) is preferred.  Proficiency in database, prospect management and office software, including E-Tapestry and Target America- or similar applications- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.  Excellent organizational skills.

• Insure a steady stream of new prospects capable of contributing through a variety of fundraising opportunities.

• Prospect Identification & Research a) Select and screen targeted resources for information about new potential donors. b) Conduct research on individuals using Internet, print, and electronic sources as well as in-house files, documents and interviews with staff.

• Resource Management a)Create and maintain a library of prospect research tools, including books, periodicals, CD-ROMs, fee-based databases and bookmarks of web sites for use by fund raising staff and researchers. b)Supervise files c)Manage budget for research d)Stay current with new resources and technologies relevant to research.

• Prospect Management a)In consultation with other Foundation staff, establish policies and procedures to create, document and maintain an effective prospect management and tracking system. b)Organize and lead prospect management strategy sessions.

• Database Management a)Record all donations in Foundation’s database, maintain donor hard files, and create receipts for donations. b)Create reports for Finance office to balance accounting records with Foundation records and reports for directors of Hospital and Clinic departments.

• Secretarial Support to Foundation Board a)Organize and plan monthly Foundation Board meetings. b)Work with Foundation staff to create agendas and reports for meetings and record meeting minutes. c)Provide administrative assistance to V.P. for Development

hr@lakeview.org
Fax: (651)430-4636