Prospect Research Analyst

About the role

The incumbent will identify, research, and qualify or determine whether individuals are major gift prospects, consistent with the priorities of the University. They will conduct comprehensive research and analysis using free and paid prospect research tools, such as LexisNexis, ResearchPoint, Target Analytics, and LiveAlumni, in addition to the constituent relationship management database, Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research and analysis using prospect research tools.
• Create comprehensive prospective donor research profiles, event bios, due-diligence screenings, and various requested reports related to prospect research.
• Work with the department of Administrative Technology on large-scale data imports to ensure efficiency and database accuracy.
• Follow applicable University and University Advancement policies and procedures, and follow applicable best practices and protocols outlined by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and/or equivalent training.
• Two years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.
• Experience using paid prospect research tools (i.e. ResearchPoint, LexisNexis, LiveAlumni, and/or other resources).
• Experience working with constituent relationship management databases.
• Thorough knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling, along with the ability to effectively write and present reports and other documents in a professional manner.
• Proficiency in online research from multiple data sources with the ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize complex biographical and financial data for a fundraising operation.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• The ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects using excellent organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information at all times.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience researching individuals in a higher education fundraising organization.
• Experience working with Raiser’s Edge and using Query and ImportOmatic in the Raiser’s Edge database.
• Thorough knowledge of ResearchPoint wealth screening results and Target Analytics modeling scores.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel formulas and PivotTables.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Collaborative teamwork skills.
• Working knowledge and appreciation for highly confidential information and data.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$5,274 - $7,684/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $5,274-$5,709/Monthly)

Schedule

Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Exempt classification.