Prospect Research Manager - Habitat for Humanity at Another Source in Renton, Washington

Job Description:

Another Source’s client, Habitat for Humanity, is recruiting a Prospect Research Manager to join their team onsite in Seattle, WA.  This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact on your community. This role offers hybrid flexibility.  

Here’s a little about Habitat for Humanity and the position they are recruiting for:   

Founded in 1986 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity Seattle – King County has served more than 2,000 families in King County through affordable home construction and preservation, beginning with our very first home in Carnation.  

Since then, Habitat SKC has brought together thousands of community members each year to become part of the solution to our affordable housing need. Habitat SKC is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, renovating and preserving homes, advocating for fair and just housing policies, and providing training and access to resources to help individuals and families improve their shelter conditions.  

What’s in it for you:    

Benefits package to include generous vacation/sick leave, medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance, and retirement account with employer matching and professional development program.   

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $29.22-$40.18/hr dependent on experience. 

About the role: 

The Prospect Research Manager will manage the Resource Development Team’s prospect research and assignment processes and ensure prospects are moving meaningfully from identification through stewardship. They provide research support to key leadership at Habitat and frontline fundraisers to inform development strategies and advance potential donor relationships. 

How you can expect to spend your time: 

Prospect Identification and Research: 

• Proactively identify and vet prospects with the capacity and inclination to grow the prospect pipeline and ensure the best prospects are actively qualified, assigned and managed by development officers. 

• Perform prospect research, analyze, synthesize, and summarize information in the form of written prospect profiles and reports. 

• Prepare accurate research briefings for senior leadership and gift officers for the purposes of donor engagement, cultivation, and solicitation. 

• Record, organize and maintain prospect information in electronic files and other information systems. 

• Strategically mine internal databases, external publications, online resources, and leadership networks to identify individual, corporate, and foundation prospects for major gift solicitation assignments. 

• Support regular evaluation of research tools and products and make recommendations on new resources as appropriate. 

Prospect Management: 

• Conduct data entry and maintain data integrity associated with relationship management, prospect tracking, and portfolio maintenance. 

• Complete various prospect management tasks, including prospect coding, tracking, status monitoring, reporting, and the review of dynamic information such as contact notes and account comments. 

• Provide support for prospect management meetings and portfolio reviews with frontline fundraisers and Development leaders. 

Advancement Services: 

• In partnership with Resource Development Team leaders, assists in developing, documenting, and implementing research and prospect management procedures 

• Cross-train with other staff and assist with records management and gift processing during busy periods; share responsibility for database integrity efforts 

• Stay abreast of the latest trends, tools, and resources for prospect research 

• Manage assigned projects efficiently and effectively. 

What we would like to see from you: 

• A Bachelor’s degree nonprofit management, business, or related field. 

• Minimum of 2-4 years in prospect research, prospect management, or a related field (market research, library science, etc.) 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills (formal and informal) 

• Knowledge of ethics statements by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement and other related associations 

• Demonstrated ability to conduct comprehensive research and produce in-depth, accurate prospect profiles and analysis. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information. 

• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining strict attention to detail 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite, including superior Excel skills. 

• Experience with online data systems. 

• Previous experience using donor bases is preferred. 

Habitat for Humanity of Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties is firmly committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity (EEO) and will provide such opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to sex, race, age, color, religion, mental or physical disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and/or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Statement of Commitment on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

At Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, we build hope for all by tearing down barriers to affordable housing. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is unwavering. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis.  We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.