Project Manager, Prospect Research

May 2

Environmental Defense Fund
Remote - US

Anticipated Start Date: 7/1/2025

Description

Thacher seeks an experienced development professional who is familiar with capital campaign and prospect management. This position will occupy a key role on the Lead Gifts Team and be critical to the success of the School’s fundraising efforts.

Requirements

Prospect Moves Management and Reporting

Proactively manage and assign all prospect assignments
Track and monitor all capital campaign solicitation activity including meeting regularly with fundraisers, managing Lead Gift Team meetings and tracking the activity of donor pipelines.
Partner with director of stewardship to ensure collaboration between teams with shared donors
Ensure collaboration with Annual Fund team especially regarding donors assigned to Lead Gifts Team members
Works with director of development operations to run any and all campaign reports including prospect pipelines

Volunteer Management, Stewardship and Cultivation

Support the work of the Capital Campaign Steering Committee Create campaign briefings for head of school and board chair
Support the director of stewardship with a communication plan for major donors and maintain an updated list of naming opportunities and materials.
Executes small campaign related events (aka dialogue dinners, cultivation events).
Customizing campaign materials keeps them updated and organized in a place where relationship managers have access.
Prepares package of materials, to include proposals, as needed for donor meetings.
Needs are identified by the director of advancement, campaign director, relationship managers, and volunteer solicitors.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent years of experience is required.
Ideal candidates will have multiple years of experience in Development and have a familiarity with moves management and capital campaigns.
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or a similar platform is required including the ability to enter and retrieve data, generate reports, and track progress.
To be successful in this role, an individual must collaborate very well with others including “managing up” to fundraisers and other leadership.
A criminal background check must be successfully completed before employment can begin.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
As prescribed by law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

Salary Range is $95,000-$110,000. Final salary is based on experience relevant to the role and internal equity.

The Alumni and Development Offices offers a hybrid, flexible work environment. Thacher offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 403(b) match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits including full tuition remission for eligible dependents, use of campus facilities and generous professional development support. Housing is not included in this role.

How to Apply for this Job

Send a cover letter and resume via email to the attention of Sara Billings, Director of Advancement: Alumni and Development at: sbilllings@thacher.org

About the Organization

EDF is one of the world’s leading environmental organizations. We’ve been driving results for more than 50 years.

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