Our mission is to make the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford so all people may experience its life-changing message.
Prospect Development and Research Associate
Job Summary:American Bible Society is an historic organization and an engaging place to work. We are looking for talented, ambitious, and collaborative people to come alongside us as we share the life changing message of the Bible for everyone – no matter who they are or where they live.
The Prospect Development and Research Associate provides essential operational and research support to the development team by maintaining accurate donor data, assisting with prospect identification, and supporting research initiatives. This role ensures the integrity of the donor database, contributes to prospect pipeline development, and helps prepare data and materials that inform fundraising strategy. The position is ideal for someone detail-oriented who is developing skills in prospect research, CRM systems, and nonprofit fundraising operations.
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
- Identify with and participate in a Christian church and proactively seek to grow in their Christian faith.
- Actively participate in organizational prayer, devotional times, and organization-wide events.
- Maintain an exemplary standard of Christian ethics, behavior, and conduct within ABS and in their public and private life outside of ABS and always seek to uphold ABS’ Standards of Conduct and Affirmation of Biblical Community.
- Demonstrate Christian maturity in all interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles.
- Actively incorporate their faith in all aspects of their daily work.
- Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
- Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
- Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.
Data Management & CRM Support
- Maintain and update donor and prospect records in Salesforce, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Perform data entry, record creation, and ongoing data maintenance.
- Verify, clean, and standardize donor and prospect data to ensure data integrity.
- Update prospect assignments, activities, and engagement records in the CRM.
- Monitor publicly available obituaries and update donor records accordingly.
- Track and record philanthropic giving history of prospects.
Research Support
- Conduct preliminary research on donors and prospects using public sources and internal tools.
- Review donor activity and giving history to help identify individuals who may warrant additional research.
- Flag individuals with potential giving capacity for further review by research staff.
- Set up and monitor news alerts for key donors and prospects.
- Gather background data and supporting information for prospect profiles and briefings.
Reporting & List Preparation
- Generate CRM reports, prospect lists, and data extracts to support fundraising initiatives.
- Review $1,000+ gift reports and identify potential new prospects.
- Compile lists for screenings, campaigns, and development outreach.
- Assist in preparing data files for wealth screenings and update records with results.
Operational & Administrative Support
- Provide day-to-day operational support to the prospect development and research team.
- Review activity notes to support prospect tracking and preparation.
- Assist with briefing materials and meeting preparation.
- Follow established procedures for prospect research and data management.
- Support ad hoc requests from research staff and development officers.
- Serve as backup support for the Research Associate as needed.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience: 1-3 years of experience with prospect research, data entry, administrative support, or nonprofit operations preferred.
- Preferred Skills: Interest in prospect research, fundraising, or nonprofit development. Experience working with databases or data systems. Ability to synthesize information into clear, concise summaries.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred). Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data management practices.
- Demonstrate desire and ability to support organizational biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-related spiritual activities without reservation.
- Have a personal passion for and belief in the Word of God, its ability to transform lives, and the mission of American Bible Society.
- Demonstrate alignment with the vision, mission, and values of American Bible Society.
- Communication Skills:
- Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors.
- Teamwork and Collaboration:
- Collaborative Effort: Works well with others, shares information, and contributes to team goals.
- Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
- Cultural Awareness: Respects and values diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
- Service Orientation:
- Service Interaction: Provides courteous and helpful service to service recipients (i.e. Internal & External Customers and Beneficiaries).
- Adaptability and Flexibility:
- Adaptability: Willing to learn and adapt to new tasks and processes.
- Time Management and Organization:
- Task Prioritization: Manages personal time effectively and meets deadlines.
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking:
- Issue Identification: Identifies straightforward problems, proposes solutions and seeks help when needed.
- Leadership and Initiative:
- Initiative: Takes proactive steps to complete tasks, solve problems and take on new challenges.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional standing, walking, or reaching with hands and arms.
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds occasionally (e.g., carrying a laptop, briefcase, or documents).
- Ability to travel occasionally to attend off-site meetings.
- Visual acuity to read and produce reports and other written communication.
- Verbal communication required frequently in meetings, presentations, and via phone or video conferencing
American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and ensuring a workplace free from discrimination. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, we will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application process and perform the essential functions of their job.
Office Location:Remote considered in some circumstances.
Core Hours:8:30am – 5:00 p.m., EST
Travel Required: Occasional travel. Regular travel to the office HQ'sAdditional Information:- Background Check: Candidates must pass a background check as a condition of employment. This may include criminal history, credit check, and verification of employment and education history.
- Reference Checks: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.
- Eligibility to Work: Candidates must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Affirmation of Biblical Community: Candidates must sign and agree to uphold the ABS Affirmation of Biblical Community as a condition of employment.
American Bible Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. We believe in the inherent dignity and worth of every individual, created in the image of God, and strive to reflect Christ’s love and justice in our employment practices.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is rooted in our Christian faith and values, which call us to love and respect all people.
As a faith-based organization, we require employees to affirm and uphold our Christian beliefs as a condition of employment. This requirement is consistent with our mission and ensures that our work environment aligns with our core values and deeply held religious principles.
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