Prospect Research Assistant

MDA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

York University’s Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Schulich School of Business, is seeking a Prospect Research Assistant to support identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations by conducting prospect research and analysis. The role reports to the Director, Major Gifts and Campaign.

Education required is a university degree, with one year of related experience; familiarity with MS Office and CRM platforms is expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field is required.
• One year of recent experience in prospect or market research.
• Experience in a non-profit/fundraising environment is an asset.
• Strong research, communication, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research and analysis to support fundraising efforts.
• Identify alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations for engagement.
• Assist with cultivation and stewardship communications and reporting.

Skills

Research methods

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Information synthesis

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality handling

Time management

Project coordination

Team collaboration

CRM platforms

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

CRM platforms

Job description

Advancement and Alumni Engagement, Schulich School of Business

Affiliation *

YUSA 2 PT

Casual (up to 24 hours per week)

Job Start Date

09-01-2026

Job End Date

04-30-2027

Posting Intent

YUSA-2: This is an open posting. All interested persons may apply. The hiring unit will first consider applications from members of YUSA 2 with seniority

Band/Salary Grade *

U05

Compensation *

Hourly Rate:$28.89

Job Category

Advancement / Alumni Relations / Development

Purpose:

Reporting to the Director, Major Gifts and Campaign, the Prospect Research Assistant provides support to aid in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of Schulich alumni, friends, corporations, and foundations by conducting prospect research and analysis.

Education:

Completion of a University degree in a related field.

Experience:

One year recent and related experience conducting prospect or marketing research. Experience in a non-profit and/or fundraising environment is an asset.

Skills:

• - Knowledge of research methods that identify and verify information.
• - Effective communication skills.
• - Excellent analytical skills.
• - Ability to interpret, draft, summarize, and communicate information from a variety of sources in a clear and concise manner.
• - Effective interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, consensus-building, sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.
• - Ability to work with confidential material including personal information and other intellectual property.
• - Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• - Ability to balance competing demands and deadlines.
• - Strong project coordination and administration skills.
• - Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team as well as independently.
• - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and client relationship management platforms.

The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.

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