Prospect Development Manager

About Us

Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.

As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.

In addition to our commitment to student success, we also value the well-being and professional growth of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support the needs of our faculty and staff. From competitive compensation to health and wellness programs, and professional development opportunities to work-life balance initiatives, we strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and feel valued.

Located in the thriving community of Gwinnett County, GGC offers a rich cultural and social landscape that enhances the overall college experience. Our backdrop is a beautiful, modern 260-acre campus located just 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Our students and employees benefit from the close proximity to various local amenities, including shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreational opportunities. This vibrant community serves as an extension of our campus, providing a stimulating environment for personal and professional growth.

Join GGC and become part of a dynamic team that plays a pivotal role in shaping the lives and celebrating the achievements of our students. Together, let's make a positive impact and empower the next generation of leaders.

Job Summary

The Prospect Development Manager utilizes a broad range of research techniques, tools, and approaches to identify and qualify major gift prospects including corporations, foundations, and individuals. This position works directly with frontline fundraisers to identify and track prospects as they move through the donor lifecycle. This position is critical to GGC's ability to attract and retain significant donors to the institution. This position may require working on some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and proactive research using a number of sources to increase the pool of potential prospects.
• Interpret and synthesize large volumes of information and complex financial, legal and technical language into concise summary information to provide to frontline fundraisers and leadership in a range of written formats.
• Assist in building a comprehensive program of prospect management; attend and lead prospect meetings and prepare required materials.
• Manage solicitation clearance process, assist with grant proposal submission and grant reporting.
• Enter prospect tracking data, constituent information and portfolio assignments into the donor/alumni database, maintain portfolio assignment, prospect research, and proposal data and update procedures.
• Design and run advanced queries, exports, and reports in Raiser’s Edge to meet regular reporting needs as well as individual data requests.
• Contribute to the development of coding structures and data management procedures as they relate to prospect research and management.
• Act as back-up gift processor during times of high volume or staff vacancy. Support events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree
• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in prospect research, grant writing, and/or fundraising is preferred
• Familiarity with or fluency in languages other than English
• One to three years of experience in a development office using Raiser’s Edge or a similar relational database.

Proposed Salary

45,300 - 56,600

Salary offer will be dependent on candidate's experience and qualifications, internal equity considerations, budget availability, and salary administration guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate high level ability to craft written communication with brevity, accuracy, and relevance to audience and need.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat. Experience with ClickUp or other project management tools.
• Understanding of and facility with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X (fka Twitter).
• High-level skills in research and logical synthesis, and understanding of basic business and personal finance concepts.
• High-level attention to detail and data entry skills.
• Innate sense of curiosity.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly.
• Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.