Prospect Data Specialist

Job Description

Prospect Data Specialist – Help Drive Fundraising Success!

Are you a data enthusiast who loves turning information into action? The UND Alumni Association & Foundation is looking for a Prospect Data Specialist to manage and enhance our donor and alumni data within Salesforce ascend.

In this vital role, you’ll ensure data accuracy, uncover valuable insights, and help fuel our fundraising strategies. You’ll work closely with campus partners, development teams, and the operations staff to keep prospect data current, actionable, and strategic.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Prospect Data Specialist focuses on managing and enhancing prospect-related data within the Salesforce ascend platform. This position ensures data accuracy, consistency, and usability to support the organization’s fundraising and prospecting initiatives. The Prospect Data Specialist will creatively approach challenges, maintain a keen eye for detail, and collaborate with stakeholders to optimize prospect data and insights.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Data Entry and Management

Manage alumni and donor records promptly and accurately, focusing on prospect-related information such as:

prospect employment information utilizing LiveAlumni,

prospect wealth data utilizing iWave,

and constituent biographical updates including new addresses, marriage and deceasing.

Coordinate data management in connection with the Corporate/Foundation Relations (CFR) program lead. Including creating and updating records and relationships.

Execute data imports and exports related to prospect data, ensuring proper preparation and mapping.

Connect with campus partners and departments to gather and input essential data into the CRM.

Troubleshoot data-related issues and communicate issues within the operations team.

Data Reporting and Innovation

Work with the Business Intelligence Developer to generate actionable prospect reports to support development and fundraising teams.

Collaborate on delivering insights that inform donor strategies.

Use creativity to analyze and present data in ways that drive prospecting success.

Collaboration and Relationship Building

Work with Director of Operations to enhance prospect data processes.

Work with Prospect Management & Research team to efficiently achieve prospecting goals and needs.

Act as a knowledgeable resource for inquiries related to prospect data best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is preferred, but not required; equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience: Successful candidates should have demonstrated experience working with data, with familiarity in using data tools and reporting software being a strong advantage. Experience in nonprofit, higher education, or comparable environments is desirable but not mandatory.

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment. Ability to focus and complete work in a timely manner. Ability to travel independently via car and air. Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, squat, and lift or move objects up to 10 pounds.

COMPETENCIES

Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy.

Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.

Creativity and problem-solving skills to address data inconsistencies and develop innovative solutions.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.

A proactive approach to identifying and addressing data quality issues.

Resourceful and willing to take initiative

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to stay on task

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with appropriate discretion

Demonstrates integrity

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Self-motivated and confident

Ability to adjust effectively to dynamic situations

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Ability to produce under deadlines

Inquisitive and driven to find solutions

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation supports employees through a highly competitive total compensation package that includes competitive pay and an excellent benefits package, along with career growth opportunities, and supports work-life blend for our employees.

Benefits at UNDAAF includes health insurance with employer contributions towards premium, retirement plan with generous employer contributions, employer paid life and long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, generous paid time off policy, EAP, UND tuition waiver, summer hours. Other elective benefits available: flexible benefits plans, dental, vision, STD, cancer care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, voluntary life insurance for spouse and dependents

The UND Alumni Association & Foundation recognizes that work-life blend is an important component of a larger picture of life responsibilities, obligations, goals and interests. We will make every effort in creating a work-life blend model that reflects life situations while also ensuring maximum productivity.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support Visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Hybrid remote