Student Strategic Research Analyst

Arizona State University; United States; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

$30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

Hands-on experience in a professional環

Professional development plans

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Professional skills workshops

Descripción de la vacante

Arizona State University Foundation seeks a Student Strategic Research Analyst to conduct in-depth corporate philanthropy research and support events and donor engagement. The role partners with ASU Foundation for a New American University’s Global Corporate Advancement team to guide corporate engagement.

You will help maintain records in Salesforce, prepare briefing materials, and collaborate on outreach for corporate donors and prospects.

Formación

• Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
• Willingness to research a variety of topics and learn quickly.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to the team.
• Experience with Salesforce is a plus; strong MS Office skills are required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Discretion with confidential information and professional integrity.
• Ability to set priorities, stay organized and be flexible.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in-depth research on executives and corporations using confidential files and public sources.
• Form market scans and landscape analyses to identify trends in corporate philanthropy.
• Coordinate corporate tours and events, handling logistics and materials.
• Assist in high-level events, including donor announcements and campus visits.
• Monitor current events and share pertinent information with the team.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and graphic materials for prospective donors.
• Develop outreach materials and engagement proposals for donors and prospects.
• Log engagements in Salesforce and track gift opportunities.
• Provide strategic insights on the team’s portfolio and potential synergies.
• Serve as liaison between Corporate Philanthropy and ASU units for donor engagement.

Conocimientos

Research

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Educación

Undergraduate or graduate student at ASU

Herramientas

Salesforce

Asana

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Student Strategic Research Analyst

The Student Strategic Research Analyst serves in partnership with the ASU Foundation for a New American University’s Global Corporate Advancement team by conducting research and providing logistical support to guide corporate engagement at ASU. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in corporate partnership development, philanthropic research, and event and project management.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct in-depth research on individual executives and corporations, utilizing confidential files and print, electronic, and online resources.
• Formulate market scans and landscape analyses to identify major trends in corporate philanthropy.
• Assist in planning and coordinating corporate tours and events, including logistics, scheduling, and preparation of materials prior to campus visits.
• Participate in the execution of high-level events, including corporate gift announcements and company visits to campus.
• Stay up to date on current events, regularly monitor news stories, press releases, and other online sources and communicate pertinent information to the broader team.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and other graphic materials to share with prospective donors.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare outreach materials, including invitations, follow-up emails, and engagement proposals for corporate donors and prospects.
• Help maintain corporate records in Salesforce, including logging engagements and tracking the progress of gift opportunities.
• Offer strategic insights into the team’s portfolio and show areas for potential synergies.
• Serve as a liaison between the Corporate Philanthropy team and other ASU units while coordinating joint efforts for donor engagement.
• Analyze, interpret, and summarize corporate financial reports, philanthropic disclosures, and giving trends to assess potential alignment with ASU’s initiatives and priorities.
• Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent customer relations skills, communication, and follow-through.
• Learning mindset with a willingness and desire to spend time researching various topics.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations on various research topics/skills to the team.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience with Salesforce and Asana is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Ability to take initiative and set priorities while being flexible.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Foundation and University business and confidential prospect information.

Relevant Qualifications:

• A current undergraduate or graduate student at Arizona State University.
• Willing to sign and abide by a confidentiality agreement.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to commit to working at least two consecutive semesters.
• Graphic design skills as this position will support in producing presentations, reports, and other high-level graphic materials to help prospective donors learn more about ASU.
• An ability to understand dynamic, interrelated concepts and ASU connections to news, events, and organizations.
• An interest in philanthropy and fundraising, particularly in the corporate sector.
• Organizational skills, ability to keep team files and digital workspaces organized.

Benefits:

• $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement
• Hands-on experience in a professional environment
• Professional development plans
• Opportunity to network with ASUEP leaders and other ASU students
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and their 8,000+ courses
• Professional skills workshops

About ASU Foundation

About ASU Foundation The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good. At the ASU Foundation we value Character We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do. Service We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful. Innovation Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes. The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer Learn More: Arizona State University has developed a new model for the American Research University creating an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes and how they succeed, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good and assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it.

Our Mission

Our Mission: The ASU Foundation builds partnerships and relationships, uniting ideas, people, philanthropic support and investments to advance ASU’s goals for inclusion, student success, discovery and local and global impact.

Our Vision

Our Vision: To become nationally recognized as the model for A New American University Foundation.

Our Values

Our Values: Character: We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do. Service: We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful. Innovation: Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes.

Benefits

Benefits: Employees and eligible dependents enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan; and significant tuition reductions.

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