Prospect Research Analyst

Davidson College • Davidson, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Prospect Research and Management Analyst will conduct, share and document research and analysis of development prospects and other constituents in support of the college’s fundraising and engagement efforts. This position reports to the Director of Research and Prospect Management.

Requirements

• Adept at writing and making connections as well as compiling, manipulating, summarizing and observing trends in large datasets.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, proactive, self-motivated, flexible and curious.
• Creative problem-solvers with excellent judgment and communication skills who work well both independently and in collaboration with others.
• Willing and eager to explore and master new and existing technologies and to stay on top of the trends in the field of prospect research and development.
• A minimum of one year of professional work experience.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information while maintaining confidentiality and exercising a high degree of judgment and discretion.
• Eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization that fosters excellence and community-mindedness and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Possess an understanding of and appreciation for an undergraduate liberal arts education broadly speaking and Davidson College specifically.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from a four-year institution is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of and/or experience in a nonprofit, ideally higher education, setting is desirable.
• Experience in or exposure to the field of prospect research and development.
• Experience working in a CRM database.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written prospect profiles and summaries, calculate ratings using industry best practices, and create and analyze data lists using a variety of subscription-based and publicly available sources, tools and techniques
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to determine and clarify the scope of incoming research requests from colleagues and fulfill requests in a timely manner
• Act as a strategic partner to a specific group of development officers, proactively providing data-informed recommendations
• Help to facilitate the effective management of development officer portfolios, including the flow of prospects and appropriate use of prospect plans
• Track research findings in CRM system, including coding constituents to support strategic segmentation efforts, and assist with organization-wide efforts to acquire and maintain institutional data according to best practices in data management
• Support division-wide goals and initiatives, including staffing in-person events across campus and assisting with end-of-year fundraising efforts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level