Prospect Researcher

We are seeking an individual who is inspired by our mission and whose beliefs align with our core values of integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage, and reflects our core competencies to join Havergal College as our Prospect Researcher. This is a full-time position.

Why Havergal is the Place to Be

Founded in 1894 and located on a beautiful 22-acre campus in midtown Toronto, Canada, Havergal College is one of Canada’s pre-eminent independent schools for girls from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. At Havergal College, we believe that great schools are made up of great people. With a rich history spanning over 130 years, we are committed to offering a contemporary liberal arts education, which is rooted in the Anglican tradition. Our mission is to prepare young women to make a difference. Through our outstanding academic and co-curricular programs, and a cohesive and collegial team of faculty and administrative staff, we nurture a culture of capability that fosters self-confidence, leadership, critical thinking and global-mindedness within our students.

We take pride in attracting and retaining highly-qualified faculty and administration staff to ensure that our school remains at the forefront of educational excellence. Join us on this transformative journey of education, working together to empower young women to make a positive difference in our world.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We believe that an inclusive environment fosters a culture of mutual respect, creativity and innovation, collaboration and accountability. To this end, we encourage applications from all qualified candidates with a diverse range of experiences and perspectives, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) peoples, LGBTQ2S+, and persons with disabilities to join our thriving team.  We seek candidates who are committed to nurturing a community where integrity, compassion, inquiry and courage thrive. 

The Position: 

The Prospect Researcher will contribute to the strategic use of prospect research, regularly evaluating and supporting the management of information for Havergal's Advancement team. In support of Havergal's Major and Leadership Giving program, including support for the Principal's Office, this role will manage the identification and investigation of prospects, fundraising volunteers and other key community stakeholders.

Providing exceptional data management services, this position will provide high-quality research, prospect analysis, and manage the donor prospect pipeline to support fundraising efforts.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Identify, gather, collect, analyse and synthesize complex financial and biographic data from a wide variety of sources, including print, electronic, online and internet-based resources and present the resulting information in a clear summary with supporting graphs and/or charts where useful and essential to provide advice and communicate key insights.
• Conduct high-quality research on donors and prospective donors; identify key connections and provide strategic recommendations.
• Conduct high-quality research in support of parent meetings, event profiles, prospective Board candidates and individuals as requested by the Principal and departments.
• Work proactively with the members of the Advancement team to ensure effective progress of prospective donors through the pipeline.
• Prepare detailed briefing notes and profiles of prospects and donors to support a cultivation and solicitation strategy.
• Working with the data integrity committee, develop, implement and maintain protocols for tracking advancement and community relations-related data in the school's database to ensure that up-to-date, high-quality information is available to facilitate business decision-making and strategic planning.
• Monitor philanthropic trends and relevant comparisons in the marketplace.
• Support the major gifts and campaign teams in developing new strategies for enhanced prospecting activities and ensure the development of the prospect pipeline.
• Maintain the department's Gantt chart with current status updates.
• Provide analytical support to the Principal, Director of Development, Director of Alumni Engagement and Executive Director Advancement, and create subsequent graphics, chart designs and PowerPoint presentations.
• Interface and collaborate with outside vendors, the Business Office and Marketing & Communications department in regards to accurate accounting of donor names, giving history, and recognition levels for the Impact Report.
• Assist with donor plans and activities around donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Interface and collaborate with outside vendors, the Business Office and Marketing & Communications department in regards to accurate accounting of donor names, giving history, and recognition levels for the Impact Report.
• Assist with donor plans and activities around donor cultivation and stewardship.
• Provide support gathering data and intel for special projects across departments.
• Interface with and perform stewardship activities as related to the best practices of donor management.
• Interface and perform activities that support the direction of the Annual Fund and fundraising activities.
• Suggest strategies to support the annual solicitation of prospects.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

• Post-secondary education in Library Science, Information Science, Mathematics, Business-, Social Sciences or a related field.
• A minimm of 3-5 years of experience in prospect management and research experience in a not-for-profit organization.
• Strong knowledge of major gifts fundraising.
• Extensive computer and software skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office software, CRM platforms, Google Applications, various databases and other research tools. Veracross and Graduway experience is considered an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required, with experience in statistical software an asset (e.g. SPSS; SAS).

Demonstrated ability and commitment to the Core & Leadership Competencies of:

• Inclusive Excellence
• Collaboration & Teamwork
• Integrity & Trust
• Learning Agility
• Communication
• Growth Mindset

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and express their interest no later than November 22, 2024. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Havergal College thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Havergal College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Cathy LeBlanc at 416-483-3519 ext. 6526 or by email at accessibility@havergal.on.ca.