Latest Jop Opening for the Position of Prospect and Research Manager Right To Play - New York, NY

Prospect and Research Manager
Right To Play - New York, NY

Closing Date: May 3, 2013

Organization: Right To Play International

Work location: New York, NY

Authorized to Work in: USA

BACKGROUND:

Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play to educate and empower children facing adversity. Through playing sports and games, Right To Play helps one million children weekly in more than 20 countries to build essential life skills and better futures, while driving lasting social change. Founded in 2000 by four-time Olympic gold medalist and social entrepreneur Johann Olav Koss, Right To Play is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and has national offices in Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States and regional offices in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Our programs are facilitated by more than 600 international staff and 13,500 volunteer Coaches.

Visit us at www.RightToPlay.com

JOB SUMMARY:

The Prospect and Research Manager under the leadership of the VP Philanthropy will implement and manage an effective prospect management system liaising with Information Systems to oversee the prospect management data entry system. The Manager will also be responsible for coordinating the broader research team and the production of high quality donor and prospect research and recommendations on individuals, corporations and foundations for the organization for personal visits, prospect qualification and strategy and general information.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: (35% of Time):

Prospect Management:

• Manage the prospect management system
• Advocate for adherence to prospect management policies and procedures and offer recommendations on how the system can be used to increase the effectiveness of the fundraising operation
• Develop and implement a regular audit to ensure all users are in full compliance with prospect management policy and system. Work collaboratively with National Director to gain compliance from team in utilizing prospect management system.
• Serve alongside the National Office research personnel for ongoing review of prospect management policy and system
• Prioritize prospect assignments and portfolio development for the organization and in particular, manage research and prospects for the VP Philanthropy.

Job Responsibility #2: (40% of Time):

Donor and Prospect Research:

• Assign research requests and ensure that all deadlines are successfully met
• Ensure quality control of all research disseminated from the team
• Coordinate proactive research including data mining and prospecting to fill the prospect pipeline
• Facilitate the research process through the supervision and maintenance of the research request form on SharePoint, documentation, databases, and relevant donor information entry into the Microsoft CRM system Coordinate daily communication of any news, events and issues that may impact the organization's fundraising strategies and/or the philanthropic environment
• Proactively seek client feedback on the team's services
• Maintain research resources and a list of resources

Job Responsibility #3: (25% of Time):

Training:

• Provide training for new and current fundraising staff on prospect management policy and the use of prospect management reporting tools and serve as an advisor for best practices within the prospect management system
• Serve as the primary liaison for day-to-day concerns regarding the prospect management system
• Liaise with Management Information Systems to set standards, policies and procedures for the content and appearance of data
• Train constituents as required

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

Required (must have):

• A bachelor's degree in a related area

Desired (asset):

• Masters in Library and Information Science

EXPERIENCE

Required (must have):

• Minimum 4-6 years of prospect management and research experience in a not-for-profit environment in progressively responsible roles
• 1-2 years of management/leadership experience in the area of research, records, planning or advancement
• Demonstrated experience conducting research using commercial and public online sources including: Imagine Canada, Marquis Who's Who, SEDAR, SEDI, BIG Online, WealthEngine, Capital IQ, etc.
• Experience with fundraising software packages

Desired (asset):

• Experience with Microsoft CRM

IT KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Computer and software skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft CRM
• Must possess the ability to collaborate across a global organization

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Proven track record in area of customer service
• Able to coordinate the efforts of a diverse group of staff and influence work habits without direct authority
• Experience managing the direction of a prospect management system and research program
• Ability to train staff
• Excellent knowledge of the prospect fundraising cycle
• Analytical skills to assess practices and procedures, anticipate problems, formulate logical conclusions, develop alternative solutions, make recommendations and implement changes
• Ability to deal with confidential matters with tact and sensitivity
• Effective time manager with the proven ability to manage multiple projects over varying timelines, demonstrating excellence in prioritization and problem-solving
• Professional presence with excellent communication and presentation skills idealist.org

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