Prospect Research Analyst

University of New Hampshire

2d•$47,920 - $85,410•Onsite

About The Position

The UNH Foundation is looking for a strong candidate to fill a vacant position on the Prospect Research and Management team. The Prospect Research Analyst (PRA) is a key contributor to institutional fundraising success, supporting Advancement leadership and Development staff through rigorous prospect management and data analysis. Operating within a team structure, this role maintains data quality, drives process consistency, and executes complex analytical work — translating data into actionable insights that keep the pipeline healthy and gift officers positioned for success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of experience in prospect research, prospect management, advancement services, or a related analytical role.
Experience with a fundraising CRM; ability to learn and optimize CRM reporting functions.
Demonstrated expertise in prospect management methodologies, data analysis, and scoring or modeling techniques for prioritizing major gift prospects.
Intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency; experience with Power Queries, macros, ad hoc reporting, and OData links strongly preferred.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize large volumes of data and present findings clearly to senior leadership.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities under deadline.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Familiarity with current trends in prospect management, prospect research, and fundraising campaigns.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with sound professional judgment.
Understanding of data governance, data integrity standards, and documentation practices to ensure consistent and compliant reporting.
Familiarity with fundraising performance metrics, pipeline health indicators, and return-on-investment (ROI) analysis.
Awareness of data privacy, ethical fundraising standards, and confidentiality requirements related to donor and prospect information.
Strong attention to detail and quality control skills, particularly in reviewing and validating data entered by others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power Queries, macros, ad hoc reporting, and OData links

Responsibilities

Maintain and document prospect management policies and procedures for assignments, qualification outcomes, and opportunities, updating as systems evolve.
Oversee and approve prospect management data entry in the Advancement CRM, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance.
Conduct regular data integrity audits to keep prospect records current and reliable.
Communicate consistently with Development Associates and gift officers to reinforce policy understanding, deadlines, and requirements.
Develop clear reference materials and train new Development staff on prospect management practices relevant to their roles.
Produce and distribute monthly fundraising activity reports and dashboards, ensuring timely delivery to Development managers and leadership.
Support ongoing and ad hoc portfolio and prospect pool analysis, including internal reporting on team output and ROI.
Design and apply scoring methodologies and data mining techniques to efficiently surface and prioritize high-value prospects for major gift pipeline integration.
Use advanced data analytics tools and techniques — including Excel, Power Queries, and OData — to analyze, synthesize, and present findings in clear, compelling formats.
Collaborate with leadership to develop tracking models that measure the impact of key metrics over time.
Partner with leadership and IT to enhance the Advancement CRM and develop reporting tools that provide deeper prospect, pipeline, and performance insights.
Demonstrate strong proficiency with CRM reporting functions and apply analytical tools to continuously improve data workflows.