Prospect Management Analyst

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Prospect Management Analyst to support fundraising partners across three campuses through portfolio reviews and tailored education.

The role emphasizes data governance and presenting informed analyses to improve donor engagement while upholding confidentiality and policy compliance. This hybrid position requires in-office presence at least 2 days per week.

Qualifications

• One or more years of office experience with a bachelor's degree, OR 4+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated consulting capabilities, including the ability to convey complex concepts to different audiences, understand client needs, collaborate on creative solutions and provide excellent customer service.
• Familiarity working in database systems and reporting tools, with intermediate or advanced spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

• 50% Prospect Management Community Outreach - You will conduct strategic portfolio reviews to help fundraisers optimize donor engagement.
• 40% Data Management & Presentation - You will collect, analyze, and audit prospect data while maintaining strict confidentiality and policy compliance.
• 10% Administrative and Other - You will assist our team and organizational leadership with community-wide strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

Office experience

Consulting skills

Database systems

Spreadsheet skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

CRM systems

Job description

Job Summary

Reports to : Assistant Director of Prospect Development

To be considered you must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring university sponsorship for employment.

This is a hybrid role requiring at least 2 days per week in office.

As the Prospect Management Analyst, you will consult fundraising partners across all three University of Michigan campuses to help optimize their donor portfolios through strategic review sessions and tailored education. You will be a strong advocate for data and prospect management policy, procedures and best practices. You will also identify workflow efficiencies and develop processes that bridge skill gaps to empower development teams.

Responsibilities include:

50% Prospect Management Community Outreach - You will conduct strategic portfolio reviews to help fundraisers optimize donor engagement.

40% Data Management & Presentation - You will collect, analyze, and audit prospect data while maintaining strict confidentiality and policy compliance.

10% Administrative and Other - You will assist our team and organizational leadership with community-wide strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Required Qualifications*

• One or more years of office experience with a bachelor's degree, OR 4+ years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated consulting capabilities, including the ability to convey complex concepts to different audiences, understand client needs, collaborate on creative solutions and provide excellent customer service.
• Familiarity working in database systems and reporting tools, with intermediate or advanced spreadsheet skills.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

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Although the Posting End Date may indicate otherwise, this job may be filled and closed any time after a posting duration of seven calendar days.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.