San José State University · 2 weeks ago
Prospect Management Analyst
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,537/mo - $10,014/mo
4+ years expSan José State University is seeking a Prospect Management Analyst to support the design, development, and implementation of analytics-based fundraising solutions. The role involves managing prospect data, optimizing fundraising strategies, and collaborating with fundraisers to identify and cultivate potential donors.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage the prospect pipeline and moves management process to ensure timely and effective advancement of prospects
Drive portfolio optimization and provide prospect assignment recommendations
Conduct regular portfolio reviews with gift officers; offer data-driven insights and guidance and track cultivation strategies
Deliver training to gift officers on best practices for portfolio management
Qualify prospects based on capacity, inclination, and likelihood to give
Use data mining and predictive modeling to inform donor engagement strategies
Analyze fundraiser metrics to track performance and progress toward fundraising goals
Proactively identify prospects using wealth screening and relationship mapping tools
Generate and help design standard and custom reports for distribution to development officers and staff
Run data reports as requested by the Director of Advancement Research and Prospect Management for development officers and staff
Maintain the integrity and quality of the CRM database and conduct regular data cleaning to ensure that donor and prospect information is current
Serve as the primary liaison to the University Advancement database administrator for projects related to the CRM system as well as the creation of fundraising reports and dashboards
Assist in training end users on CRM systems; develop and maintain accompanying training documentation
Provide strategic development consultation and high-level support to leadership on fundraising activities
Contribute to the formulation of policies related to advancement research, prospect management, and related infrastructure support activities
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training
Four years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs
Preferred
Advanced degree
Experience in higher education
Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge NXT or similar donor database experience
At least two years of experience analyzing and interpreting data for development and fundraising
Experience in advancement, including prospect research and identification
Benefits
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.
Company
San José State University
San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in Silicon Valley.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Bankston
Adjunct Faculty | Lecturer
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