Data Analytics & Prospect Research Assistant/Associate

At the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, we are a team of dedicated individuals with a shared commitment to helping kids and families live healthier lives.

We do this by:
• Fundraising for Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford and the maternal and child health programs of Stanford University School of Medicine.
• Raising awareness of children's health issues.
• Promoting a system of care that improves the lives of children with special health care needs and their families.

The Data Analytics & Prospect Research Assistant/Associate supports the strategic goals of the Data Analytics and Prospect Research (DAPR) department and the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health. Through prospect identification, research, data acquisition, data analysis and data monitoring, the Assistant/Associate deepens the Foundation’s institutional knowledge and data integrity of its prospects by playing a vital role in helping the Foundation meet its goals for fundraising, engagement, communications, and stewardship.

GENERAL POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Associate Director, the essential duties of the DAPR Assistant/Associate include:

• Proactively identify, research, and analyze new and existing donors and prospects for gift cultivation
• Interpret and analyze biographical and financial information on individuals, corporations and foundations, based on fundraising strategies and objectives to inform the fundraising process.
• Respond in a timely manner to all research requests and add them to the DAPR project log.
• Assist in prepping materials for gift officer monthly check-ins.
• May attend select gift officer monthly check-in’s and may actively participate in portfolio review and prospect management strategy discussions.
• Write and edit succinct and informative prospect profiles and present information in a manner consistent with department standards.
• May serve as a liaison to fundraising teams.
• Monitor periodicals and other sources for philanthropy, career, news, and other relevant data on prospects; circulate to appropriate end-user and update database.
• Manage event bio process; compile and edit all background information for donor events
• Maintain research related spreadsheets and documents
• Perform Raiser’s Edge updates for the research department from large-scale data mining projects
• Help to ensure department compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Recommend new approaches, procedures and processes to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned.

NOTE:  We are a dynamic organization in a rapidly changing industry.  Therefore, the responsibilities associated with this position will change from time to time in accordance with LPFCH’s business needs.  More specifically, the incumbent may be required to perform additional and/or different responsibilities from those set forth above.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Required:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• 1+ years of experience in administration, fundraising, development research, information services or related field.
• Must be able to work well under the pressure of deadlines, be able to handle several projects simultaneously, and be able to shift priorities as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to produce error free work when performing a variety of functions such as typing, text editing, data entry, file management, and calculations is required.
• High level of productivity and initiative.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion.
• Self-motivation with the flexibility to work independently or on a team.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse staff across an institution; strong team player with recognized leadership capacity and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to communicate directly and effectively with others.
• Tactfulness, flexibility, and creativity are essential in working with diverse population groups (constituents, physicians, faculty, staff, vendors, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a team environment.
• Proven ability to be resilient and adaptable in the face of changing priorities.
• A genuine interest in children and their health.

Preferred:

• Experience in Raiser’s Edge or database is preferred.
• Previous experience in donor prospect research is preferred but not required.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

We know that building a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our success and enables us to do extraordinary work for kids and their families.  When you become part of our team, you’ll be joining a group of passionate and dedicated individuals who truly care about and believe in the work they do.

We provide competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families. We are strong supporters of work life balance. Learn more by visiting the careers page on our website.

Apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume.

The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.