Director of Prospect Research & Donor Analytics

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Director of Prospect Research and Analytics to lead identification of major gift prospects, support donor pipelines, and deliver data-driven insights for fundraising strategies. The role works closely with development officers, college leadership, and Foundation partners to strengthen fundraising performance.

The position includes supervising a Development Data Analyst, leading data analytics initiatives, and providing CRM training to

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with 0–2 years’ related experience, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years related experience including management.
• Ability to synthesize and summarize a high volume of information from various sources.
• Clear and effective communication with diverse constituencies.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit sector is preferred.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud CRM (Davie).

Responsibilities

• Identify prospects and support donor pipelines.
• Produce campaign reporting and data analysis to inform fundraising strategies.
• Supervise and coordinate with the Development Data Analyst.
• Provide CRM training and user support to staff.
• Collaborate with College leadership and Foundation partners to meet data needs.

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM (Davie)

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Director of Prospect Research and Analytics to lead identification of major gift prospects, support donor pipelines, and deliver data-driven insights for fundraising strategies. The role works closely with development officers, college leadership, and Foundation partners to strengthen fundraising performance.

The position includes supervising a Development Data Analyst, leading data analytics initiatives, and providing CRM training to