Manager, Prospect Research & Analytics

Manager, Prospect Research & Analytics

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a strategic and analytical fundraising professional to serve as Manager, Prospect Research & Analytics. Reporting to the Director, Development Operations, this role leads prospect research, fundraising analytics, and Development Operations staff while helping advance fundraising effectiveness through data-driven insights and donor intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead prospect research efforts to identify, evaluate, and prioritize major gift prospects.

• Develop donor profiles, research briefs, wealth assessments, and fundraising intelligence.

• Create and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical tools that support fundraising strategy and decision-making.

• Manage and develop Development Operations staff responsible for constituent data management and gift processing.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of donor data within Tessitura.

• Support prospect management, portfolio reviews, and pipeline development through research and analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in prospect research, fundraising operations, advancement services, development analytics, database administration, or a related field.

• Experience with CRM systems, reporting tools, and data analysis.

• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Experience with Tessitura, prospect research tools, and wealth screening platforms preferred.

The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and a passion for using data to support fundraising success.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://www.nelson-atkins.org/about/careers-internships/?gnk=apply&gni=8a78859e9eb34c5b019eb7ff142a4835&gns=NP+Connect

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and supported.