Prospect Research Analyst

Hastings Center, Inc.; Town of Howard (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Prospect Research Analyst to support fundraising efforts through comprehensive research and analysis of donor information. This full-time position involves managing donor records, creating tailored reports, and collaborating with advancement teams to inform prospect strategies. Ideal candidates should have strong project management skills, data analysis capabilities, and familiarity with research software. A salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 is expected for this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, track, segment, and analyze donor records.
• Create prospect briefings and reports using research tools.
• Maintain and update prospect data in Raiser’s Edge.

Skills

Project management skills

Attention to detail

Customer service approach

Data analysis

Research software knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

3 years of experience in prospect research

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Prospect Research Analyst page is loaded## Prospect Research Analystlocations: Oddfellows Buildingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR107991The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.Here is what we offer: * ***Health & Wellness:*** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support* ***Work-Life Balance:*** PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements* ***Financial Wellness:*** Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match* ***Professional Development:*** Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths* ***Additional Perks:*** Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture**Join Howard University and thrive with us!** **JOB PURPOSE:**Developing a robust culture of prospect research and portfolio management is vital to the University’s fundraising and to Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) efforts to build sustainable and broad-based annual, leadership, major, principal, and planned gift programs, as well as corporate and foundation relations prospect pipelines in support of annual and long-term fundraising targets. The position embodies a customer-service orientation to lead generation, potential prospect identification, research, and qualification and provides—both proactively and in response to requests from colleagues—confidential and thoroughly researched profiles, reports, and briefings tailored to the needs of a variety of audiences.**SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:**N/A**NATURE AND SCOPE:**Reporting to the Director of Prospect Development, the Prospect Research Analyst provides analysis and actionable support to gift officers and portfolio managers to inform prospect strategies and list segmentation. This position also works closely with the Advancement Services team and participates in regular prospect strategy meetings, ensuring quick and accurate updates of portfolios and donor records.In collaboration with partners across campus, additional prospect names and introductions will be captured and centralized in DAR’s database. Teamwork and collaboration across campus and within DAR are essential.**PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:*** This role identifies, tracks, segments, and analyzes donor records and key relationships between the existing Howard community and prospective new sources of support to meet annual and long-term University fundraising objectives.* The role ensures prospect data is collected and input into Raiser’s Edge, requiring systematized efforts to review local and national news, business publications, economic trends, and business developments to keep abreast of prospect information and to provide relevant updates to gift officers on assigned prospects.* Core responsibilities include the timely creation of prospect briefings and reports using research and screening tools.* The position is expected to leverage analytics informed by predictive modelling, wealth screening, data mining and benchmarking to inform portfolio audit/balancing efforts and maintain a system of assigning prospects to gift officer portfolios.* The Prospect Research Analyst must keep current on research and fundraising trends through regular contact with industry resources as well as vendors.**CORE COMPETENCIES:*** Demonstrate sound project management skills;* Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze substantial amounts of data;* Ability to embody a customer service approach while providing support to multiple team members;* Ability to prepare tailored profile reports as needed/requested by gift officers and DAR leadership;* Knowledge of research software (i.e., Donor Search, WealthEngine, iWave, etc). and other tools;* Demonstrated proficiency in query and report building in a development CRM (Customer Relationship Management) (i.e. Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce or similar)* Commitment to maintaining the professional and ethical standards set forth for the field by the Association of Researchers for Advancement (APRA);* Ability to navigate internal processes and structures to problem-solve and contribute to a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence;* Ability to and adhere to standard operating procedures for data process functions;* Ability to work collaboratively and independently with purpose and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.* Ability to exercise independent judgment and a high degree of discretion.**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:**Associate's or Bachelor's degree or (3) years of experience in a prospect research position. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management experience; familiarity with Raiser’s Edge preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.**Compliance Salary Range Disclosure****Expected Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000**Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities or veterans status, Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX should be directed to the Office of Employee Relations and Equal Employment Opportunity at 202-806-1280.**This position description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The university has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description is not be construed as a contract for employment.**