Director Prospect Management, Research and Analytics – Foundation

At Houston Methodist, the Director of Prospect Management, Analytics and Research is responsible for providing the strategic vision for and the day-to-day management of a comprehensive prospect and philanthropic moves management, research and analytics program. Through data analysis and research tools, the Director oversees the identification of new major and principal gift prospects and the evaluation of donors with increased levels of support. Utilizing a variety of public and internal data sources, the Director manages the development of reports, analysis, and recommendations about potential donors and prospects. The Director sets the vision and strategy for the maintenance of proposal data, management of prospect and donor portfolios, and facilitation of review sessions that result in strategies and activities that successfully move prospects through the solicitation cycle. This position leads the monitoring and analyzing of operational data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for philanthropic growth. This position provides data-driven insights and resources that inform and guide the Foundation's strategies and activities. Under the leadership of the Director, the team will execute analytical projects, leading from solution design and data integrity evaluation through solution documentation and implementation. This position will work in a highly collaborative structure including Foundation leadership, fundraising, administrative, planned giving, events, communication, stewardship, and executive staff.

The Director position responsibilities include overseeing the activities of the department staff, ensuring quality, productivity, functional excellence, and efficiency to accomplish strategic and operational objectives. In addition, this position is accountable for employee engagement, adequate staffing levels, budget development, compliance, and staffing decisions such as hiring and terminating employment, coaching and counseling employees on work-related performance, and developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure a safe and effective work environment. This position also ensures training, monitoring, and operations initiatives are implemented which secure compliance with ethical and legal business practices and accreditation/regulatory/government regulations.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially about activities impacting patient or employee safety or security demonstrates the ability to interact with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization

• Ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and critical thinking through self-direction initiative, and effective interpersonal skills and oral/written communication skills

• Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities, comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences

• Extensive knowledge of regulatory and accreditation agency requirements that impact department; stays abreast of industry changes

• Demonstrates highly effective communication skills-strong written communications and platform presentation abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace

• Capable of leading teams/facilitating groups, building consensus, and garnering the highest confidence in professionalism and work product by senior leadership

• Ability to work under pressure and balance many competing priorities; highly responsive and solution/action oriented

• Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software

• Maintains a positive and supportive attitude and demeanor

• Professional handling of exposure to confidential/sensitive information

• Demonstrates business acumen and experience in operational management

• Knowledge of fundraising prospect and gift management software and research online resources

• Demonstrates ability to lead others to common organizational goals and objectives; and mentor and develop others in the organization to foster positive employee engagement

• Ability to inspire and motivate others, while promoting the mission and vision of the organization and related capacities and abilities

• Proficiency in conceptualizing and developing proactive prospecting methodologies using such tools as constituent list segmentation, data mining and electronic screenings in support of moves management process

• Strong analytical capabilities, including ability to evaluate complex prospect-related information, including demographics, financial information, etc. and ability to translate/transmit that information to fundraisers and volunteers

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE

• Uniform No
• Scrubs No
• Business professional Yes
• Other (department approved) No

ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

• On Call* No

TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**

• May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
• May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area Yes

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers. Houston Methodist consists of eight hospitals: Houston Methodist Hospital, its flagship academic hospital in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, and seven community hospitals throughout the greater Houston area. Houston Methodist also includes an academic institute, a comprehensive residency program, a global business division, numerous physician practices and several free-standing emergency rooms and outpatient facilities. Overall, Houston Methodist employs more than 27,000 employees and is supported by a wide variety of business functions that operate at the system level to help enable clinical departments to provide high quality patient care.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.