How many people can answer the question, \"What do you do for a living?\" with the answer, \"I help find cures for cancer.\" At LLS, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our mission a reality: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Join us and give new meaning to the word, \"job.\"

Summary:  As part of a mission centric, locally delivered and nationally powered organization this role serves as the prospect researcher for Advancement and Business development. Prospect researcher is responsible for identifying, researching, and analyzing prospects for cultivation and solicitation. Relentlessly pursuing cancer cures. 

As a valued member of LLS, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.

While employees may be permitted to work remotely, travel to the assigned office, HUB or Satellite Offices may be required as determined by the employee’s manager and the employee’s People Organization Generalist.

Duties and Responsibilities:   

Prospect Research 

Provide research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a wide variety of resources to assess a potential donor’s capacity and propensity to donate and support the solicitation process  Create templates for various types of research profiles including assessments, snapshots, and in-depth profiles to fit the needs of a given strategy Implement and improve processes for fielding prospect research requests Research internal giving histories for current LLS donors for inclusion in profiles and to identify upgrade potential and stewardship opportunities  

Prospect Identification and Portfolio Development

Proactively and independently plan and execute strategies to identify sources of philanthropy using creative research techniques and searching methodologies including batch wealth screens to ensure that frontline staff have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals Conduct relationship mapping between donors, prospects, volunteers, and volunteer leaders to identify philanthropic potential of individuals, foundations, and corporations Mine and research the external landscape to identify prospects and monitor news alerts on current constituents Develop and execute strategies to ensure that newly identified prospects are presented and assigned to appropriate frontline staff in a timely manner and through use of Salesforce CRM Maintain a working knowledge of the LLS mission and programs to promote Organizational initiatives. Average salary range is $50,000 to $63,000, open to further discussion based on geography.Perform other related duties as assigned.  

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Education & Experience Requirements:  

4+ years of progressively responsible related experience in Prospect Research Experience with Salesforce NPSP a plus 

Physical Demands & Work Environment: 

Physical demands are minimal and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations Work environment is representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

LLS is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLS seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call LLS home. LLS complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.