Prospect Research Analyst

Job Description:

Job Description

Donor Prospect Research/Management is used by institutions, groups and programs to help fundraising efforts. It is the collection and analysis of information to identify new major gift potential or to further qualify known major giftdonors with the goal to advance a major gift fundraising program. Active prospects are assigned to fundraising staff and monitored for movement through the cultivation and solicitation cycle. The Prospect Research/Management unitcurrently has 4 research analysts and 1 research support specialist led by a Program Director. The unit is part of the Advancement Operations/IM department of the Division of University Advancement.

The Prospect Research Analyst is responsible for the collection and analysis of information to identify new major gift potential and/or to further qualify known major gift donors with the goal to advance a major gift fundraising program.In addition to assigned colleges and units, this position will assist other members of the Research team in completing projects when necessary. This remote position with travel to campus required a minimum of four times per year.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to implement complex processes. Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results. Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, prioritizing duties, and meet deadlines for research requests. Ability to respond to urgentrequests completely and concisely. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Prospect Research
Conduct comprehensive and accurate research on individuals, foundations, and corporations utilizing advanced research methodologies to gather biographical and financial data from publicly available and electronic resources.
Analyze and interpret research data to calculate wealth estimates, capacity ratings, and a prospect's inclination to make philanthropic contributions to the University.
Synthesize research and analysis into an easily digestible format, providing potential donor strategies and other pertinent details to support the University's campaign and fundraising goals.
Proactively and independently plan and execute creative strategies to identify sources of major gift private support using internal information, external resources as well as creative research techniques and electronic searchingmethodologies.
 

Communication and Outreach
Deliver timely and valuable information through the analysis of publicly available data and online alerts.
Submit all necessary CRM updates to Central Records.
Responsible for setting news alerts and communicating any relevant information to the appropriate constituency.
Seek feedback to ensure that development officers receive appropriate support.
 

Establish relationships with other University Advancement colleagues to encourage the flow of information both ways.
 

Prepare executive briefings for University leadership, including the President, Provost, Deans, Vice Presidents, and members of the board of directors.
 

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year for year basis.
 

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.
 

PREFERRED:
Experience working in a higher education prospect research setting. Experience with Ellucian CRM and/or other donor databases.

About Us

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF 

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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