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Associate Director of Prospect Research page is loaded Associate Director of Prospect Research Apply locations Boston time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR303 Summary/Objective Job Description About the BSO Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is one of the premier orchestras in the world. The BSO is committed to bringing world class music and performances to the local and international communities. The key to our success has been our employees, from the musicians onstage to those behind the scenes. About the Role The Associate Director of Prospect Research will lead the areas of prospect research, prospect identification, and prospect analysis to support immediate and long-term fundraising and engagement goals of the BSO . The Associate Director will leverage professional experience and provide strategic insight to help proactively build a pipeline and drive philanthropic revenue . Reporting to the Director of Development Operations and partnering throughout Development , t his position plays a key role in defining prospect research strategy. Job Responsibilities: Manage new prospect identification strategies based on analysis of wealth indicators, philanthropy, interests, engagement, and connection to the BSO . Conduct screening projects; evaluate and analyze results. Using a wide variety of prospect research resources, compose in-depth , confidential profiles on individuals, foundations, and corporations that are carefully proofread and edited for accuracy, completeness, and clarity . Provide research support for executive briefings, board nominations, and event briefings, as needed. Assess and assign estimated giving capacity and other prospect ratings based on financial research and analysis. Develop and curate a wealth screening approach and associated strategies for surfacing new prospects across a wide range of opportunities, including annual support, endowment, campaign, capital, and special project funding. Create concise, accurate , and timely corporate and foundation research products that include organizational history, financial data, news, philanthropic priorities and potential BSO connections. Evaluate research requests to determine appropriate level of detail required . Update and maintain Research components of the CRM database, logging new information and requesting updates as needed to biographical and relationship data . Monitor various media sources and leads from development colleagues to identify new prospective donors and uncover additional information on current prospects; email relevant articles to Development staff as needed. Evaluate current research resources and recommend new acquisitions . Keep current on best practices in Development Research and emerging trends in philanthropy. Manage temporary research staff as needed ; coach supporting staff member who has Development R esearch a component of their job responsibilities . Required Education and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree required with 5-7 years of experience in development research, prospect management, fundraising and/or equivalent, preferably in an arts , higher-education, or other non-profit environment. High level of proficiency with fundraising databases and research tools ; demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize high volumes of information. Ability to accurately interpret financial data from a variety of sources. Strong writing skills . Must be able to draft concise research documents with attention to accuracy and detail. Excellent organizational skills to handle several projects simultaneously, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently . Ability to be flexible and responsive to changes and shifting priorities. High degree of professionalism and ethical sensitivity . The ability to handle confidential information with discretion is essential. Knowledge of Tessitura or other CRM databases is desirable. The BSO is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law . Similar Jobs (2) Assistant Director of Development Communications locations Boston time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Talent Acquisition Manager locations Boston time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, and has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the businessman, philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, for well over a century. The Boston Symphony Orchestra has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, South America, and China; in addition, it reaches audiences numbering in the millions through its performances on radio, television, and recordings. It plays an active role in commissioning new works from today's most important composers; its summer season at Tanglewood is regarded as one of the world's most important music festivals; it helps develop the audience of the future through BSO Youth Concerts and through a variety of outreach programs involving the entire Boston community; and, during the Tanglewood season, it sponsors the Tanglewood Music Center, one of the world's most important training grounds for young composers, conductors, instrumentalists, and vocalists. Today the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250 concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in Boston. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Boston Symphony Orchestra is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and encourages applications from female and minority candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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