Prospect Development Analyst

miamioh; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Prospect Development Analyst at Miami University’s Portfolio Development team supports fundraising by delivering strategic prospect research, analysis, and intelligence to guide donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and portfolio management.

The role conducts proactive and responsive research, evaluates capacity and affinity, and develops briefing materials. It requires applying data, research tools, and industry best practices to inform senior fundraising decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
• At least three years of experience using a personal computer and Microsoft or Google business software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proactive and responsive prospect research using internal data, public records, and other resources.
• Analyze biographical, philanthropic, financial, business, and relationship information to assess donor capacity and affinity.
• Prepare concise research profiles, briefing materials, due diligence reports, and other analytical outputs.
• Monitor news and developments affecting prospects and inform fundraising staff.
• Create and analyze prospect lists, support portfolio prioritization, and assist with moves management.
• Prepare travel briefings for development officers and university leadership.
• Collaborate with staff to identify research needs and improve processes.

Skills

Online research

Attention to detail

Written communication

Discretion with confidential info

Solid work ethic

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Title

Prospect Development Analyst

Department

Portfolio Development

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

$48,000

Position Salary Maximum

$50,000

Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-09-17

Job Description Summary

The Prospect Development Analyst supports the University's fundraising and engagement efforts by providing strategic prospect research, analysis, and intelligence to inform donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and prospect management activities. This position conducts both proactive and responsive research, evaluates philanthropic capacity, affinity, and engagement, and develops comprehensive research reports, profiles, and briefing materials. The analyst serves as a key resource by leveraging constituent data, research tools, and industry best practices to provide actionable insights that support strategic fundraising decisions and advance institutional fundraising priorities.

Job Description

Prospect Research & Intelligence

• Conduct proactive and responsive prospect research using internal advancement data, public records, subscription research tools, and other reliable resources to identify, qualify, and evaluate prospective donors.
• Analyze biographical, philanthropic, financial, business, and relationship information to assess donor capacity, inclination, and affinity.
• Prepare clear, concise, and confidential research profiles, briefings, due diligence reports, and other analytical materials to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies.
• Monitor news, business, philanthropic, and institutional developments affecting assigned prospects and communicate relevant updates to fundraising staff.
• Maintain awareness of emerging trends and best practices in prospect research, wealth assessment, and philanthropy.

Prospect Identification & Portfolio Management

• Create and analyze prospect lists using research methodologies, wealth screening results, predictive analytics, and institutional data to prioritize fundraising opportunities.
• Provide cross-functional support for prospect management activities, as needed, by assisting with prospect reviews, recommending prospect assignments, moves management strategies, and portfolio adjustments. Update prospect assignments, relationship manager information, and prospect management records as needed to ensure accurate and actionable data.
• Prepare prospect lists and travel briefings for development officers and university leadership.
• Review and maintain prospect and constituent records to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

Collaboration, Training & Professional Support

• Partner with development officers and advancement staff to identify research needs and provide strategic prospect intelligence throughout the fundraising cycle.
• Serve as a resource for prospect development tools, research techniques, reporting resources, and constituent database functionality.
• Develop and maintain research templates, documentation, and standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to remain current on prospect research methodologies, technology, and industry best practices.

Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Library Science, Communications, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field; or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the degree.
• At least three (3) years experience using a personal computer and Microsoft or Google business software for daily business, communication, and data management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to conduct online research using internet and social media tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to organize information accurately.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and produce professional work products in a timely fashion while balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Solid work ethic.
• Team-player who maintains professionalism while focusing on building strong work relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting fundraising, nonprofit, higher education, or other relationship-based business functions.
• Experience writing summaries, reports, briefing materials, or other analytical work products.

Required Application Documents

To be considered for this position please upload a resume and cover letter.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work

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