Associate Director, Advancement Research & Prospect Management

Wright State University

Full-time Other Management Occupations
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Location
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Posted
July 21, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Associate Director of Prospect Research is responsible for researching, discovering and qualifying potential major and leadership gift prospects to support the University’s fundraising priorities. This position manages prospect research projects, prepares actionable donor intelligence, provides data modeling and predictive forecasting, and partners with advancement staff to ensure a healthy, evolving donor pipeline. Reporting to the Director of Advancement Research & Prospect Management, the Associate Director supervises student researchers and collaborates closely with both the Advancement Records Specialist to ensure a robust database, and with the Manager of Advancement Analytics to integrate qualitative research with quantitative data in order to inform donor engagement strategy and fundraising decisions. Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree.

  • At least four years of prospect research experience in a non-profit ...