Hybrid Prospect Researcher for Major Gifts

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Hadley (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick days

Parental leave

Job summary

University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF) is seeking a Prospect Research Analyst to identify and evaluate prospective donors, assess giving potential, and support fundraising efforts. You will build a robust prospect pipeline and maintain donor data in the UMAF database.

This full-time hybrid role requires collaborating with the Prospect Management team and interfacing with fundraisers and leadership to advance philanthropic support for UMass Amherst students and campus communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in prospect research, prospect management, and/or prospect development or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze donor data to inform fundraising strategy.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective major donors using various research methods and prospect lists.
• Prepare donor materials for fundraisers and senior leadership to inform cultivation strategies.
• Enter and maintain accurate biographical, professional, and financial information in the donor database.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

LexisNexis

iWave

IRS 990s

SEC filings

Relationship mapping tools

Job description

University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation (UMAF) is seeking a Prospect Research Analyst to identify and evaluate prospective donors, assess giving potential, and support fundraising efforts. You will build a robust prospect pipeline and maintain donor data in the UMAF database.

This full-time hybrid role requires collaborating with the Prospect Management team and interfacing with fundraisers and leadership to advance philanthropic support for UMass Amherst students and campus communities.