Associate Director, Prospect Research and Strategy

🇺🇸 Normal, IL 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $67K 💻 Development & Advancement 🗓️ March 10th, 2026

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Illinois State University is hiring an Associate Director, Prospect Research and Strategy. The role involves leading research initiatives to identify and analyze major gift prospects, developing strategies to support fundraising goals, and managing prospect data to enhance philanthropic contributions. The position also collaborates with senior staff to balance portfolios and provide detailed gift capacity analysis.

Highlights

Lead comprehensive prospect research service for University Advancement.
Develop strategies for cultivation and solicitation of major and principal gift prospects.
Manage identification, qualification, rating, and tracking of donors using data analytics and electronic searching methodologies.
Collaborate with Director on prospect development, portfolio balancing, and trend analysis.
Prepare principal prospect research profiles and provide gift capacity analysis for senior leadership.
Required skills include advanced Microsoft Office proficiency, strong data analysis capabilities, and excellent organizational and communication skills.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Master's degree may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Preferred experience includes understanding of advancement operations, familiarity with advancement database systems, and advanced prospect management skills.
Salary range: $65,000 - $67,000 annually.
Part of Advancement Operations within University Advancement focused on enhancing fundraising through data and strategic insight.