Houston Methodist · 3 hours ago
Foundation Senior Research Analyst
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expHouston Methodist is a leading healthcare institution, and they are seeking a Senior Research Analyst to support philanthropic initiatives through customized research strategies. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to provide data-driven insights and manage research activities for fundraising teams.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Maintains positive working relationships with Foundation and Houston Methodist staff, volunteer leadership and vendors while providing events research and briefing materials for high net worth major gift prospective donors. Attends in person meetings for purposes of briefing and strategic development for key stakeholders
Recommends cultivation strategies for major gift high net worth prospective donors to all assigned Development Officers via Proposals Reporting and Portfolio Management
Mentors and role models junior Research team members and performs programmatic workload distribution
Plans and develops campaign research work that aligns with the objectives and strategies of Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation (HMHF)
Conducts analysis of major gift high net worth prospective donor information obtained from sources such as electronic screenings and surveys. Consults diverse, publicly available biographical, financial and other references, including government and legal documents, to evaluate and verify information and estimate donors’ philanthropic capacity resulting in data entry into fundraising database (Raiser's Edge)
Leads and manages projects related to HMHF high level fundraising initiatives
Develops and implements high level Research strategies for ongoing or emerging campaigns
Creates and implements fundraising research techniques, best practices and highly efficient processes that elevate strategic development and optimal performance
Creates and implements concise, accurate coding management for database integrity
Utilizes department resources efficiently
Maintains active awareness of the important news and events related to philanthropy to proactively identify new major gift high net worth prospective donors. Assesses and analyses present and future needs, trends, challenges, and opportunities related to Foundation philanthropic revenue and operations
Embrace and drive continuous process improvements, knowledge sharing, best practices/industry standards within the team through internal/external training opportunities
Proactively manages own professional development. Completes My Development Plan. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an additional four years of experience (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below) in lieu of degree
Five years' experience in the research field
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Strong computer skills, including absolute comfort with Internet usage. Experience in word processing, database usage and spreadsheets
Ability to successfully manage relationships among all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Demonstrate ability to conceptualize and develop pro-active prospecting methodologies
Strong project management skills and problem-solving skills and ability to work in a demanding environment
Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to meet deadlines in a time-sensitive, fast paced environment with attention to detail and accuracy
Advanced knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques
Analytical skills to initiate and perform complex analyses and organize information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies and relationship amongst individuals, corporations and foundations
Leadership, managerial and team-building to share program knowledge; to direct, guide, and motivate staff; to develop and implement program plans and strategies
Strong project management and leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure, balance many competing priorities and cultivate partnerships
Strong personal work ethic, self-motivated and results oriented
Preferred
Experience in a complex healthcare institution
Knowledge of on-line search protocols (Nexis, Dialog) and fundraising prospect and gift management software (Raiser's Edge)
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brooke Graham
CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
Recent News
2025-12-07
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