Manager, Prospect Research and Development

The Manager, Prospect Research and Development, is a key member of the Development Department who reports to the Director, Development Operations. The Manager contributes to the success of the San Francisco Symphony's fundraising efforts by providing research and data supports to front-line gift officers, the administrative leadership team, the CEO and the board members.

Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in research supporting individual, foundation, and corporate giving
• Demonstrated commitment to protecting the confidentiality of SFS information
• Demonstrated curiosity about people's philanthropic behavior, motivations, and methods
• 2-3 years' experience working with individual gift officers on their portfolios
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently and manage highly detailed tasks
• Ability to professionally and diplomatically communicate and interact with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and often-changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and a constituent relationship management (CRM) system (e.g., Tessitura or similar), and experience with Asana project management software

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan