Prospect Researcher - HCC Foundation (Education)

JOB SUMMARY
The Prospect Researcher is an essential partner in the outreach, engagement, and fundraising efforts of the HCC Foundation.

Responsible for conducting biographical and philanthropic capacity research on individuals, corporations, and foundations in an ongoing effort to develop the pool of prospective donors critical to the support of fundraising for HCC.

Plays a crucial role in the fundraising process by working proactively to develop a pipeline of new prospects and by providing timely, actionable, value-added intelligence to frontline fundraisers and management regarding prospects' wealth and philanthropic interests.

Works in partnership with fundraisers to ensure that fundraisers have access to resources that enable them to maintain active portfolios and build donor relationships.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Both proactively and reactively research, analyze, and maintain information (e.g., background, wealth, interests, capacity to give) on both suspects (prospective prospects) and qualified prospects.

Lead cross-departmental coordination to develop proposals and grant applications with compelling narratives that effectively link with the funders'
priorities, requirements and deadlines.

Generate grants reports for qualified prospects

Proactively identify new and high-level annual and major gift leads and prospects through electronic alerts, analysis, screening information, data mining techniques, push technology, demographic searches, etc. In particular, develop processes and strategies to mine prospects from within the Foundation's database.

Interpret and evaluate research results and communicate analysis in an appropriate format to colleagues (prospect profiles, lists, etc. ).

Collaborate with frontline fundraisers to understand their portfolio needs and identify pipeline gaps, and then work creatively and proactively to close those gaps by discovering both new prospects and untapped potential within the current prospect pool.

Lead list management of portfolios regarding movement of qualified/disqualified leads.

Monitor, analyze, and disseminate news regarding HCC Foundation, HCC, key prospects, the economy, philanthropic trends, and the culture at large that could impact fundraising.

Lead the review and evaluation of research resources.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3 years of experience in prospect research, fundraising, library research, or related field, preferably in an academic environment
• Experience in grant writing for private, non-governmental funding institutions preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Fundraising and Relationship Management Software
• Fundraising Experience
• Budget Management
• Utilize multiple methods to communicate information

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

 

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

 

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene. 
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.  

 

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away. 

 

 

EEO Statement 

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

 

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517                                   

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu  

 

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

 

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.