The Director serves as the leader in all aspects of prospect research and drives decisions using prospect research knowledge, data, and trend analysis. The director serves as a fundraising partner to creatively identify, research, and analyze new prospects and existing donors for cultivation and solicitation. They will lead all prospect research processes and methodologies for prospect identification and qualification, proactive research, and prospect strategy. The Director will manage all prospect researchers to give structure and vision to the fundraising process by way of comprehensive and strategic analysis of donor pools, donor pipelines, and presentation of meaningful research data as it relates to ongoing fundraising activities and new campaign initiatives. They direct research efforts of the University's highest level prospects to optimize the work of the Chancellor and University leadership as fundraising partners. The Director also collaborates with colleagues in the schools, college, units and regional gift officers to ensure that University resources grow a culture of increased philanthropy and volunteer leadership. The Director initiates and implements all activities in the functional area of prospect research.