Prospect Research & Development Analyst

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University seeks a Prospect Development Analyst to support fundraising and engagement through strategic prospect research, analysis, and intelligence. The role informs donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and management by leveraging data, research tools, and industry best practices.

The analyst will conduct proactive and reactive research, evaluate capacity and affinity, and develop research reports, profiles, and briefing materials to guide fundraising decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience using PC and Microsoft or Google business software for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive and responsive prospect research to inform fundraising and engagement strategies.
• Create prospect lists and briefing materials to support cultivation, solicitations, and stewardship.
• Collaborate with development officers to identify research needs and improve efficiency.

Skills

Online research

Attention to detail

Written communication

Discretion

Team player

Work ethic

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

3 years of relevant work experience in lieu of the degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Miami University seeks a Prospect Development Analyst to support fundraising and engagement through strategic prospect research, analysis, and intelligence. The role informs donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and management by leveraging data, research tools, and industry best practices.

The analyst will conduct proactive and reactive research, evaluate capacity and affinity, and develop research reports, profiles, and briefing materials to guide fundraising decisions.