Assistant Director, Prospect Research

Position Title Assistant Director, Prospect Research

Position Number 898501

Position Category Administration

School/Division Office of Vice Pres. of Development (division)

Department Office for Development and Alumni Affairs

Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time

Description

• Reporting to the AVP Advancement Operations and Strategy, the Assistant Director, Prospect Research will be involved in the full scale prospect research, identification, and development services throughout the prospect life cycle. This is an intermediate level position responsible for partnering with fundraisers to provide strategic information through the fundraising cycle. This position will collaborate with leadership, gift officers, and volunteers on proactive and reactive prospect research and identification projects, wealth and propensity reviews, and other prospect development related projects. The Assistant Director helps maintain data integrity and support campaign preparedness through various activities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Collects, synthesizes, analyzes, and interprets biographical and financial data to produce briefings and reports that inform decision-making.
• Prepare research profiles as requested on identified prospects to support fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Calculate wealth estimates and capacity ratings that indicate the ability and propensity of individuals, corporations and foundations to make philanthropic contributions to and serve in volunteer capacities for the university.
• Utilizes advanced research and analytical methodologies to identify, qualify, and rank a viable pool of highly qualified prospective donors and volunteers in support of the University’s strategic fundraising activities
• Serve as a resource for staff across Hofstra University on prospect management tools.
• Continuously improves professional skills and remains current on fundraising best practices, higher education trends, and CASE standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned in support of Development and Alumni Affairs

Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 4 years of experience in prospect development or related field.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and both written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work and interact respectfully within a diverse and inclusive environment.
• In-depth knowledge and facility with various databases (Blackbaud a plus) and Microsoft applications.
• Capable of working efficiently and quickly to respond to unanticipated requests when required.
• Familiarity with free and paid prospect research and wealth screening tools. Experience with Lexis Nexis and LinkedIn Sales Navigator a plus
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain constituent records confidentiality.

Deadline

Open Until Filled

Date Posted 09/29/2026

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range $80,000-$84,000

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

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