Development Analyst

The Development Analyst is an integral member of the campus fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Prospect Research, the Development Analyst provides prospect identification, analytics support, and research support for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR). The Development Analyst creates concise, accurate, and timely ratings, strategy briefings, and profiles using biographical information, financial data, news, philanthropic history, and other public-related resources to support principal, major, and annual giving frontline fundraising efforts.

As part of a collaborative team, the Development Analyst coordinates with Prospect Management staff to ensure that the best prospects are assigned to development officers and plays a critical role in developing and cultivating relationships with Development staff. The incumbent participates in various regional and Central-wide meetings to ensure that research needs are met to advance DAR’s fundraising mission. They proactively and independently plan and execute creative strategies to identify sources of major gift ($50,000+) private support using creative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies to ensure that campus-wide fundraising initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals. They develop and execute strategies to ensure that newly identified prospects are presented and assigned to appropriate campus fundraisers in a timely manner.

This position will be expected to actively participate in scheduled portfolio meetings with fundraisers, prospect managers, and leadership, and provide a strategic assessment of prospect and donor behavior and trends to inform decision-making. The Development Analyst will work closely with the Prospect Management Team, the Director of Research, and the Director of Prospect Management by utilizing appropriate information to help discover, analyze, qualify, and maintain prospects capable of making philanthropic contributions to the University. This individual will collaborate with fundraising stakeholders, build strong professional relationships, and effectively use advancement research resources and databases. This position will be expected to maintain an understanding of industry best practices in prospect development and contribute to a culture of compliance with professional standards.

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