Prospect identification jobs

Cultivate, solicit, and steward leadership annual giving prospects
Manage a dynamic donor portfolio
Collaborate with partners across campus to grow philanthropic support
Strategically manage relationships through face‑to‑face visits and gift solicitations
Conduct a high volume of solicitation/qualification visits

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization
Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of relevant experience
Nice to have: prior experience in a university or nonprofit environment
Nice to have: experience in PR, advertising, sales, or marketing
Nice to have: general knowledge of business/economic environment

Skills

donor stewardship prospect identification relationship building solicitation

Director - Individual Giving

CTR BUDGET POLICY · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Washington, D.C., United States
Hybrid
Full-time · Director
$130K–$160K per year
10+ years

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The Director of Individual Giving will create and implement CBPP’s individual giving strategies with a special focus on identifying, cultivating, and stewarding new prospects among major donors, family foundations, and Donor Advised Funds.

Compensation

Salary for this position ranges from $130,000 to $160,000 per year

Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and execute a comprehensive individual giving strategy focused on significantly increasing philanthropic revenue
Lead the strategic growth of CBPP’s major donor program
Develop and implement a strategy to increase the number of mission-driven donors and steward mid-level and small-dollar donors
Lead proactive prospect identification and qualifications efforts using wealth screening and philanthropic research
Develop and execute individualized moves management strategies

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Nice to have: Salesforce
Nice to have: Graduate degree

Skills

Major gifts fundraising Prospect identification Moves management Wealth screening

Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center - University Advancement

Washington University in St. Louis · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

St. Louis, Missouri, United States
On-site
Full-time · Director
$84K–$149K per year
5+ years

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The Director of Advancement is responsible for raising private support for cancer research, education, and community program priorities by identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewing major gifts from donors.

Compensation

targeted hiring range for this position is $84,200 - $115,000.

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gift commitments for assigned departments and divisions
Proactively work with faculty to identify new prospects
Coordinate fundraising strategies, complete prospect qualification and cultivation calls
Communicate with and visit prospects and donors who are capable of making gifts of $100,000 or more
Develop and maintain a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Nice to have: Major gift fundraising experience in a medical school or health sciences environment
Nice to have: Grateful patient fundraising experience
Nice to have: Capital Campaigns

Skills

Major gift fundraising Donor solicitation Donor stewardship Fundraising

Manager, Development Prospect Research, Development

Vera Institute of Justice · Posted Nov 6, 2026

Open

Brooklyn, New York, United States +1 more
Hybrid
Full-time · Mid
$100K–$105K per year
5+ years

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Manages and strengthens prospect identification, research, and qualification strategies across institutional, major, and principal giving to support fundraising goals and build a dynamic pipeline of funders.

Locations (2)

Brooklyn, New York, United States
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Compensation

$100,000 - $105,000

Responsibilities

Lead prospect identification, qualification, and due diligence efforts for individual, foundation, and corporate donors.
Conduct and synthesize research on philanthropic capacity, affinity, giving history, networks, and engagement opportunities to support fundraising strategy.
Develop clear, actionable prospect profiles, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for development leadership, executive staff, and board engagement.
Proactively identify and prioritize high-potential prospects through wealth screening, database analysis, and external research tools.
Provide research support for donor meetings, events, board recruitment, and other strategic engagement opportunities.

Development Officer

UOMUOMUS · Posted Nov 4, 2026

Open

Coral Gables, Florida, United States
On-site
Full-time · Associate
3+ years

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Identifies and prioritizes a portfolio of prospects and develops strategies to secure gifts and achieve fundraising goals, coordinating programs and events to engage major gift donors.

Responsibilities

Identifies and prioritizes a portfolio of prospects and develops appropriate strategies to secure gifts and achieve fund raising goals.
Works with other departments to develop and coordinate programs and events that engage and motivate major gift donors.
Builds and adapts programs to a point of sustainability.
Documents all contacts, communications, visits, and proposals in appropriate donor files.
Develops appropriate fundraising budgets and revenue projections for annual and campaign giving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Skills

Fundraising Prospect identification Donor relationship management Budgeting

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Director of Advancement, Siteman Cancer Center - University Advancement

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Manager, Development Prospect Research, Development

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