Executive Director, Prospect Management & Development Research & Analysis
Confidential, Houston, Texas, us, 77001
Executive Director, Prospect Management & Development Research & Analysis
About the Company
Ambitious private research university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1912
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Education Service Industry Universities Colleges & Universities Rice University Services Training Higher Education
Specialties
marketing corporate banking energy finance nanotechnology entrepreneurship and engineering
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Prospect Management and Development Research and Analysis to play a pivotal role in the preparation of a major philanthropic campaign. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of a modern prospect management and analytics function, with a focus on translating research and data into effective strategies for driving major and principal gift results. This role involves building and leading a high-performing team, establishing best practices, and optimizing the donor lifecycle. The Executive Director will work closely with senior leadership and frontline fundraisers to design and oversee prospect identification, pipeline development, and data-informed strategies that align with the institution's long-term philanthropic goals.
Candidates for the Executive Director position should have a strong background in prospect management, research, and analytics, with the ability to bring technical expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset to the role. The ideal candidate will be adept at operationalizing intelligence across the Development and Alumni Relations division, equipping fundraisers with the necessary strategies and insights to deepen relationships and secure transformative support. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformational campaign, and the Executive Director will be instrumental in enhancing and evolving the institution's systems to ensure immediate impact and lasting sustainability. A commitment to the values of the institution, including rigorous scholarship, innovation, and a dynamic, close-knit community, is essential.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management
About the Company
Ambitious private research university
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1912
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Education Service Industry Universities Colleges & Universities Rice University Services Training Higher Education
Specialties
marketing corporate banking energy finance nanotechnology entrepreneurship and engineering
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director for Prospect Management and Development Research and Analysis to play a pivotal role in the preparation of a major philanthropic campaign. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development of a modern prospect management and analytics function, with a focus on translating research and data into effective strategies for driving major and principal gift results. This role involves building and leading a high-performing team, establishing best practices, and optimizing the donor lifecycle. The Executive Director will work closely with senior leadership and frontline fundraisers to design and oversee prospect identification, pipeline development, and data-informed strategies that align with the institution's long-term philanthropic goals.
Candidates for the Executive Director position should have a strong background in prospect management, research, and analytics, with the ability to bring technical expertise, strategic vision, and a collaborative mindset to the role. The ideal candidate will be adept at operationalizing intelligence across the Development and Alumni Relations division, equipping fundraisers with the necessary strategies and insights to deepen relationships and secure transformative support. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of a transformational campaign, and the Executive Director will be instrumental in enhancing and evolving the institution's systems to ensure immediate impact and lasting sustainability. A commitment to the values of the institution, including rigorous scholarship, innovation, and a dynamic, close-knit community, is essential.
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
CEO/President Non-Profit Management