Research Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce and Asana is a plus.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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