Prospect Development Analyst

leveraging constituent data, research tools, and industry best practices to provide actionable insights that support strategic fundraising decisions and advance institutional fundraising priorities.

Job Description

Prospect Research & Intelligence

• Conduct proactive and responsive prospect research using internal advancement data, public records, subscription research tools, and other reliable resources to identify, qualify, and evaluate prospective donors.
• Analyze biographical, philanthropic, financial, business, and relationship information to assess donor capacity, inclination, and affinity.
• Prepare clear, concise, and confidential research profiles, briefings, due diligence reports, and other analytical materials to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Monitor news, business, philanthropic, and institutional developments affecting assigned prospects and communicate relevant updates to fundraising staff.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in prospect research, wealth assessment, and philanthropy.

Prospect Identification & Portfolio Management

• Create and analyze prospect lists using research methodologies, wealth screening results, predictive analytics, and institutional data to prioritize fundraising opportunities.
• Provide cross-functional support for prospect management activities, as needed, by assisting with prospect reviews, recommending prospect assignments, moves management strategies, and portfolio adjustments. Update prospect assignments, relationship manager information, and prospect management records as needed to ensure accurate and actionable data.
• Prepare prospect lists and travel briefings for development officers and university leadership.
• Review and maintain prospect and constituent records to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

Collaboration, Training & Professional Support

• Partner with development officers and advancement staff to identify research needs and provide strategic prospect intelligence throughout the fundraising cycle.
• Serve as a resource for prospect development tools, research techniques, reporting resources, and constituent database functionality.
• Develop and maintain research templates, documentation, and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current on prospect research methodologies, technology, and industry best practices.

Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Library Science, Communications, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field; or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the degree.
• At least three (3) years experience using a personal computer and Microsoft or Google business software for daily business, communication, and data management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to conduct online research using internet and social media tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information accurately.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and produce professional work products in a timely fashion while balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Solid work ethic.
• Team-player who maintains professionalism while focusing on building strong work relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fundraising, nonprofit, higher education, or other relationship-based business functions.
• Experience writing summaries, reports, briefing materials, or other analytical work products.

Required Application Documents

To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.