Strategic Prospect Research Analyst — Donor Insights

Kansas City International; Davidson (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson College seeks a Prospect Research and Management Analyst to conduct, document, and share research on development prospects. The role partners with the Director of Research and Prospect Management to support fundraising and engagement efforts.

The position involves preparing prospect profiles, rating prospects, and creating data lists using multiple sources. Collaboration across offices and strong data management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, proactive and capable of handling large datasets.
• Candidate should be able to write clearly and observe trends in data and research.
• Experience with nonprofits or higher education research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written prospect profiles and summaries, calculate ratings using industry best practices, and create and analyze data lists from various sources.
• Collaborate with colleagues to scope requests and fulfill timely research needs.
• Serve as strategic partner to development officers, providing data-informed recommendations.
• Track findings in CRM, supporting segmentation and data management best practices.
• Support office-wide goals, including events and end-of-year fundraising efforts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail orientation

Proactive

Self-motivated

Flexible

Curious

Communication skills

Judgement and discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

CRM database

Job description

Davidson College seeks a Prospect Research and Management Analyst to conduct, document, and share research on development prospects. The role partners with the Director of Research and Prospect Management to support fundraising and engagement efforts.

The position involves preparing prospect profiles, rating prospects, and creating data lists using multiple sources. Collaboration across offices and strong data management skills are essential.