Development Research Analyst

Georgia Tech; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 47,670 - 64,480; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech in Atlanta is seeking a Development Research Analyst to assist in identifying and evaluating philanthropic resources for prospective major gift donors. You will create confidential prospect reports to support the Institute’s fundraising efforts and interact with Office of Development staff, related foundation staff, and other departments.

The role emphasizes rigorous research, profiling, and prospect ratings with no supervisory duties, contributing to campaigns across offices and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of job-related experience.
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days; current, nationally recognized certification in group fitness and/or personal training. Rates of pay may vary based on the type of activity the incumbent performs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research (biographical, business and financial) directed at individuals and their related organizations using online databases, in-house files, library references, and other resources to identify donor prospects.
• Prepare concise, confidential prospect profiles for review by senior development research staff and for use in solicitation efforts by Development Officers, senior administrators, and volunteers.
• Propose prospect ratings based on philanthropic capacity and inclination as determined through research efforts.
• Identify prospective major gift donors among alumni, parents, non-alumni, and corporations as prospects for future research and cultivation.
• Maintain biographical data on prospective major gift donors.
• Review publications for information to include in donor files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Financial analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Multitasking

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Assist in the identification and evaluation of potential philanthropic resources of prospective major gift donors. Create confidential prospect reports to support the Institute’s fundraising efforts. This position interacts regularly with Office of Development staff, related foundation staff, representatives of academic and administrative offices, and external colleagues. The position typically advises and counsel Office of Development management and Development Officers. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research (biographical, business and financial) directed at individuals and their related organizations using online databases, in‑house files, library references, and other resources to identify donor prospects.
• Prepare concise, confidential prospect profiles for review by senior development research staff and for use in solicitation efforts by Development Officers, senior administrators, and volunteers.
• Propose prospect ratings based on philanthropic capacity and inclination as determined through research efforts.
• Identify prospective major gift donors among alumni, parents, non‑alumni, and corporations as prospects for future research and cultivation.
• Maintain biographical data on prospective major gift donors.
• Review publications for information to include in donor files.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements
  Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Other Required Qualifications
  Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain certification within 30 days; current, nationally recognized certification in group fitness and/or personal training. Rates of pay may vary based on the type of activity the incumbent performs. This job code is intended only for individuals working less than 50% of the time.
• Required Experience
  Two years of job‑related experience.

Proposed Salary

Proposed Salary: $47,670 - $64,480. Commensurate with education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

This position requires the ability to use standard biographic, business, and financial information sources, online databases, and internet search results. Skills required include analytical and organizational skills; use of financial analysis techniques; oral and written communication; prioritization and multitasking; and use of office and specialized computer applications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by federal, state, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

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