Prospect Development & Donor Insight Analyst

Vassar College; Arlington (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar College is seeking a Prospect Development Analyst to join the Office of Advancement. The role focuses on providing wealth- and background-related intelligence to inform fundraising strategies, while maintaining APRA standards and collaborating with gift officers.

The position requires rigorous research, data handling, and stakeholder communication to build a robust donor pipeline and support senior leadership in fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and best practices.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to build relationships and train staff.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
• Ability to analyze and summarize extensive, diverse facts into useful information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a wide range of assignments with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse community.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Support Advancement and Prospect Development missions, values, and standards for professional conduct.
• Identify new prospects, re-evaluate known prospects, and build the pipeline of potential donors (e.g., wealth screenings).
• Conduct in-depth financial and biographical research on constituents (real estate, equity holdings, compensation, foundations, giving).
• Compose appropriate research materials highlighting key information about constituents for fundraising officers.
• Act as a strategic consultant and advise gift officers on using research for opportunities.
• Respond to research requests and tailor reports on wealth, affinity to the college, and giving likelihood.
• Facilitate briefing materials for the president and high-level staff for events and donor interactions.
• Schedule regular meetings with fundraising partners to plan goals and trips.
• Maintain trustee materials and ensure data updates for integrity.
• Provide database training for new and current Advancement employees.

Skills

Fundraising principles

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Data analysis & summarization

Organization & prioritization

Interpersonal diversity experience

Stamina (sit/stand long periods)

Tools

Relational databases

Job description

Vassar College is seeking a Prospect Development Analyst to join the Office of Advancement. The role focuses on providing wealth- and background-related intelligence to inform fundraising strategies, while maintaining APRA standards and collaborating with gift officers.

The position requires rigorous research, data handling, and stakeholder communication to build a robust donor pipeline and support senior leadership in fundraising initiatives.