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MD Anderson Cancer Center · 11 hours ago

Philanthropy Specialist - Prospect Development

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry Level
money$53K/yr - $79K/yr
date1+ years exp

MD Anderson Cancer Center is focused on advancing fundraising efforts through their Prospect Development team. The Philanthropy Specialist will identify and manage potential major donors, conduct research, and collaborate with fundraisers to enhance donor relations.

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Responsibilities

Conduct preliminary research on potential principal gift prospects using internal and external resources
Assist in updating and maintaining prospect records and management data within the institution's CRM system
Generate targeted prospect lists to support principal giving events and strategic initiatives
Support prospect analysis efforts to identify high-potential donors and prepare materials for gift officer distribution
Leverage business intelligence tools to assist with prospect development functions
Work closely with prospect development team leader for principal gifts and prospect management business unit in support of prospect management activities including assisting with data management and hygiene, ongoing portfolio management and pipeline assignment
Assist with project management for Prospect Development, including administrative support and coordination, information tracking, documentation and communication
Represent the prospect development team in collaborative projects, ensuring transparency and mutual respect among stakeholders
Seek feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve research deliverables and partnership effectiveness

Qualification

Prospect researchCRM systemsData managementBusiness intelligence toolsProject managementStakeholder engagementIntellectual curiosityCollaborationDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree
One year clerical, office, administrative, organizational, or related support experience
May substitute required Bachelor's degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one to one basis

Preferred

Experience in prospect development, fundraising research or advancement services within a nonprofit, higher education or healthcare setting
Experience with prospect research tools and familiarity with CRM systems and data management
Project management skills
Skilled in managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work under deadlines

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition benefits
Educational opportunities
Individual and team recognition

Company

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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MD Anderson Cancer Center is a cancer treatment and research institution which gives treatment, and research of all types of cancer.
dateFounded in 1994
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.mdanderson.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$16.2M
Key Investors
Break Through CancerGastro-Intestinal Research Foundation
2023-05-16Grant· $2.7M
2023-01-24Grant· $3.5M
2022-04-19Grant· $10M

Leadership Team

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David Tweardy
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