Hybrid Prospect Research Analyst — Fundraising Insights

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta seeks a Prospect Research Analyst to support development and alumni relations by identifying new donors and delivering targeted fundraising insights on individuals, corporations and foundations.

You will deliver risk assessment research to protect the university's reputation and partner with faculties to provide timely, accurate prospect research services to advance fundraising objectives.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business or library science, or equivalent education/experience.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in fundraising or higher education.
• Knowledge of fundraising within post-secondary institutions preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Experience using databases and reporting tools for fundraising research.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; adapt messaging for audiences.
• Ability to work independently while following established procedures.
• Proactive, service-oriented mindset with strong interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with fundraising information resources and wealth indicators is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential donors by wealth, affinity, and engagement.
• Design research strategies in consultation with fundraising colleagues.
• Deliver research to enable donor movement along the gift continuum.
• Provide research outputs in formats aligned with internal best practices.
• Conduct risk assessment research to protect university reputation.
• Maintain and update documentation in Advance ensuring data accuracy.

Skills

Prospect research

Data analysis

Google Suite

Database experience

Reporting tools

Communication skills

Project coordination

Discretion

Education

Diploma or degree in business or library science

Tools

Advance database

Job description

The University of Alberta seeks a Prospect Research Analyst to support development and alumni relations by identifying new donors and delivering targeted fundraising insights on individuals, corporations and foundations.

You will deliver risk assessment research to protect the university's reputation and partner with faculties to provide timely, accurate prospect research services to advance fundraising objectives.