Prospect Researcher at The Museum of Modern Art
Job Title: Prospect Researcher
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $67,393
The Museum of Modern Art is currently accepting applications for a Prospect Researcher in its External Affairs Division. Reporting to the Manager of Research, the Prospect Researcher conducts donor and prospect research on individuals, corporations, and foundations via online and standard research sources as requested by Development staff and works closely with Development and other Museum staff to assess and fulfill research needs.
Additional responsibilities include:
- Tracks donors and prospects in Salesforce and assists in managing the Museum’s moves-management system.
- Uses Excel and Salesforce tools, including reports, dashboards, and campaigns, to organize and evaluate data on prospects and donors.
- Prepares specialized research lists for Development events and appeals.
- Proactively identifies new prospects, qualifies giving potential, and recommends a course of action to Development Officers. Uses wealth-screenings to verify and quantify data and support prospect identification.
- Writes donor and prospect reports for use by Museum staff.
- Creates and maintains confidential research files on members and donors; performs data entry to ensure that research is integrated into MoMA’s CRM.
- Reviews news and business publications for information on prospects and donors; shares findings with staff as appropriate.
- Provides training on research tools and practices to Development staff and interns.
- Assists in managing seasonal interns.
- Processes department invoices as needed.
- Performs any other duties reasonably related to the functions described above.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least two to three years related development/research experience, prospect research experience strongly preferred.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills and attention to detail required.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Ability to produce under deadline and work effectively with a diverse group.
- Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis, iWave, FoundationSearch, Relsci and other reference databases.
- Knowledge of Excel and Salesforce.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet best practices.
- An interest in art preferred.
How to Apply:
To apply, please visit MoMA Jobs. Applicants should submit a resume and a statement of interest. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement: Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the Museum, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, arrest or conviction record to the extent required by applicable law, credit history, or any other protected category as established by applicable law, including the New York City Human Rights Law (“NYCHRL”).
This is a unionized position at MoMA with covered employees represented by Local 2110, UAW, AFL-CIO.