Senior/Prospect Development Analyst

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Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value an inclusive culture while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement.

See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience!

The Senior/Prospect Development Analyst is a member of the team within University Advancement that provides insights supporting prospect identification, fundraiser portfolio construction, relationship management, and overall prospecting strategies. The Senior/Prospect Development Analyst will join a team of professionals who bring diverse skills and experience in both prospect research and management to deliver best-in-class internal consulting across the entire advancement organization. This position may work closely with one or several teams of frontline fundraisers.

Primary duties:

• Provide detailed written research on constituents that is utilized by Development staff and University leadership.
• Evaluate the philanthropic capacity of prospective donors.
• Monitor a variety of research sources, including websites, government documents, newspapers, databases, wealth screenings, and leads from development staff.
• Partner with gift officers to establish new portfolios; refine and augment existing portfolios; and transition portfolios following staffing changes.
• Utilize data to enhance prospect discovery efforts and prioritize donors for qualification by development staff.
• Analyze gift officer portfolio activity to evaluate the success of outreach strategy.
• Foster a process-oriented mindset on the Prospect Development team, which may include documenting business procedures, centralizing resources, and increasing efficiency.
• Proofread other Prospect Development team members' work for clarity and accuracy.
• Create ad-hoc lists and deliverables for individuals/teams across the organization that inform strategy.
• Utilize CRM querying tools for a variety of requests, including ad-hoc prospect lists or batch uploads.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The salary range(s) for this position is listed below with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.

• Senior/Prospect Dev Analyst: $72,450 - $90,550; 5+ years related professional experience
• Prospect Development Analyst: $65,550 - $81,950; 3-5 years related professional experience
• Prospect Development Analyst: $59,400 - $74,250; 1-3 years experience

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related professional experience for the first-level Analyst; 3-5 years of related professional experience for the second-level Analyst; or 5+ years of related professional experience for the Senior level. The ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize biographical and financial data is a key prerequisite. An understanding of databases, along with the ability to analyze and present data, is beneficial. Experience with moderately advanced Excel and/or Blackbaud CRM is a plus. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered.

Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and project management skills are required. A sense of curiosity, self-motivation, and a team-oriented approach are also key prerequisites. This position involves work with highly confidential information where complete discretion is required.

Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education, and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to build diverse teams reflecting our community: students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.