Prospect Research Analyst

RUF • New Brunswick, NJ

5h • $55,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Director of Prospect Research, the Prospect Research Analyst is an integral member of the Rutgers University Foundation (RUF) fundraising process. The Prospect Research Analyst will be responsible for portfolio oversight, and identifying, researching, and analyzing potential prospects to meet the needs of the diverse schools and units that make up the RUF teams. The Analyst plays an impactful role in supporting productivity and success of engagement and fundraising efforts. Essential Functions Support prospect management systems and process training for foundation staff. Validate and streamline the movement of potential prospects to development teams, identified from both internal and external channels. Analyze and interpret business and financial information from fundraising information systems and external financial, news, biographic sources, social media and other sources as appropriate. Compile biographic, business, philanthropic, and financial data on individuals into concise, analytical reports; enter data and maintain individual records in fundraising information systems as necessary. Deliver relevant information and insights to unit personnel through direct meetings and conversations. Through meetings, conversations, conferences, listservs, industry publications and networking, continue to develop industry knowledge to keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices for prospect research and identification, and implement new approaches as appropriate. Attend and participate in staff meetings as required, actively contributing to the success of the team. Using relevant research tools, track news alerts on selected priority prospects by setting up automated Internet-based alerts. Share information and news alerts according to expected distribution protocols. Safeguard the confidentiality of constituent information and uphold departmental policies regarding confidential information. Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of University Advancement, Rutgers University, and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA). Other duties as assigned. Competency Aptitudes Leadership Responsible for complex projects with guidance by leadership Develop comprehensive project leadership (own all project components) Autonomy Create, manage, and execute critical elements for the department/project/program Perform project analysis; devise and implement process improvements to optimize outcomes Complexity Scope of work is highly visible and is pan-University or pan-foundation Subject matter expert of department/project/program operations Strategy Assist with strategy development, projects, and proposals Begin leading strategy sessions Responsible for operational tasks for the project/program

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of professional experience in fundraising, alumni relations, non-profit organizations, event planning, higher education, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Support prospect management systems and process training for foundation staff.
• Validate and streamline the movement of potential prospects to development teams, identified from both internal and external channels.
• Analyze and interpret business and financial information from fundraising information systems and external financial, news, biographic sources, social media and other sources as appropriate.
• Compile biographic, business, philanthropic, and financial data on individuals into concise, analytical reports; enter data and maintain individual records in fundraising information systems as necessary.
• Deliver relevant information and insights to unit personnel through direct meetings and conversations.
• Through meetings, conversations, conferences, listservs, industry publications and networking, continue to develop industry knowledge to keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices for prospect research and identification, and implement new approaches as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required, actively contributing to the success of the team.
• Using relevant research tools, track news alerts on selected priority prospects by setting up automated Internet-based alerts.
• Share information and news alerts according to expected distribution protocols.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of constituent information and uphold departmental policies regarding confidential information.
• Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of University Advancement, Rutgers University, and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Office-centric hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive medical
• Comprehensive no cost dental, and no cost vision insurance for employee and dependents
• 403(b) plan with matching employer contribution
• Accrual of three weeks of annual vacation time, in addition to five wellness days and fifteen sick days per year
• Nine holidays, as well as four floating holidays
• Significant tuition reductions
• Professional development is highly valued at the Rutgers University Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization to develop new skills and abilities for professional career progression.
• $40 monthly cell phone reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees