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About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Prospect Research Associate

Position Number A10945

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Dev Investment Fund Initiative

Campus Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement Hybrid

Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Executive Director of Development, the Prospect Research Associate conducts in-depth research on individuals and organizations to evaluate their connections, interests, and potential contributions to the University, generating detailed profiles for major gift officers and university leaders.

The position manages prospecting tools, identifies new donor prospects, updates the database, prepares research for events and campaigns, and assists in training research staff and interns.

Essential Functions

Compiles and analyzes detailed biographical and other publicly available information on individuals and organizations to determine prospects’ relationships with the University, interests, and giving capacity.

Prepares/updates written profiles on potential individual, corporate and foundation prospects for major gift officers, the President of the University and the Vice President for University Relations.

Manages and reviews daily periodicals, lists alerts and other resources or prospecting resources.

Proactively prospects for new donors and determines their giving capacity.

Updates prospect database regularly.

Prepares specialized research for event and campaign purposes.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Assists in training new research staff and assists with the management and training of student interns.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one year of experience in prospect research or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in the use of personal computers and MS and Google Office suites.

Facility with standard prospect research tools: business directories, online databases, and Internet resources and programs.

Strategic and creative thinker with excellent prioritization and multi-tasking skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with different audiences, including researchers, fundraisers, and senior-level administration.

Ability to effectively synthesize information from a variety of sources into an organized format.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent writing skills and thorough research skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material in a discreet and ethical manner.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Starting Salary $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary $70,000

Qualifications

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A962P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date

Posting Date 10/14/2025

Special Instructions

This posting does not accept online applications. Please see Special Instructions for more details.

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Prospect Research Associate

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