Director of Prospect Management & Research

The Director of Prospect Management and Research is responsible for supporting the Foundation’s strategic business goals by overseeing the Prospect Management and Research functions. This position plays a pivotal role in the evolution of our Prospect Management function in a rapidly growing, high-achieving organization and will require a strong partnership with leaders across multiple functions, including the Development leadership team and Advancement Services leaders. The Director will serve as the primary point of contact for all prospect management and research needs across the full UConn ecosystem, including all schools and colleges, UConn Health, and Athletics.

The Director oversees the day-to-day management and analysis of caseload development and optimization, prospect research and prospect management requests, and must maintain a close partnership with the fundraising and engagement teams while working to maximize pipeline development in support of the Foundation’s fundraising goals.

The Director manages the team with a focus on productivity and quality metrics ensuring alignment with industry standards and strong customer service. The Director is responsible for the data maintenance of prospect management information within the CRM interface. This includes the development of policies and procedures and leading ongoing staff training.