Strategic Prospect Research Analyst

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Kentucky University seeks a Prospect Strategy Analyst to support identification, research, and management of donor prospects for the Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. The role partners with the Executive Director of Strategic Operations & Appeals and the Prospect Strategy Assistant Director to deliver data-informed recommendations and donor profiles for fundraising across WKU.

The position supports approximately 7 full-time fundraising professionals and campus partners,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to conduct research using multiple sources.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research alumni, parents, and friends to support fundraising.
• Produce prospect and donor profiles and event bios as needed.
• Manage research queue and assign requests to teammates.
• Support portfolio audits and prospect strategy data analyses.

Skills

Research skills

Excel

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion with confidential data

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Western Kentucky University seeks a Prospect Strategy Analyst to support identification, research, and management of donor prospects for the Division of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement. The role partners with the Executive Director of Strategic Operations & Appeals and the Prospect Strategy Assistant Director to deliver data-informed recommendations and donor profiles for fundraising across WKU.

The position supports approximately 7 full-time fundraising professionals and campus partners,