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University of Chicago · 2 months ago

Senior Prospect Development Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $78K/yr

2+ years exp

The University of Chicago is a prestigious institution engaging alumni, students, and friends through various activities and fundraising efforts. They are seeking a Senior Prospect Development Analyst to conduct research and analysis on prospective donors, helping to enhance fundraising strategies and support the Advancement Office's goals.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Improves the depth and quality of the University’s pool by leveraging internal data and publicly available information to ascertain donor interests and financial capacity

Partners with fundraisers and Prospect Development teams to efficiently help principal gift donors find the path to a rewarding philanthropic relationship with the University of Chicago

Using diverse tools and resources, employs financial and biographical research methods to ensure that fundraisers are engaged in the most value-added activities, and prospects receive the requisite attention and cultivation

Reviews, analyzes, and synthesizes information about individuals and groups of donors to assess philanthropic capacity and inform fundraising strategy

Actively monitors news publications, tying developments and trends back to work being done by the University

Creates briefing materials for the University President and senior leaders across the organization

Proofs and edits colleagues’ documents in accordance with team standards

Provides research and strategy support to the Principal Gifts team and develops deep understanding and knowledge of the principal gifts pool

Conducts audits and maintains data, especially as it relates to the top of the prospect pyramid

Participates in efforts to educate ARD colleagues on prospect development, the nature of wealth as it relates to philanthropy, and the University’s prospect pool

Seeks opportunities for professional development that will enhance job performance, including attending webinars, seminars, building networks within the University and with colleagues at peer institutions

Develops, maintains, and updates information on new and existing prospects, solving problems as they arise

May provide guidance to analysts, train staff members on fundraising, report writing, and research

Performs other related work as needed

Qualification

Prospect developmentData analysisResearch methodsNonprofit managementDonor relationship managementMicrosoft WindowsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Resume/CV (required)

Preferred

Coursework in project management, business, finance, economics, analytics, library and information science, or non-profit management

Minimum two years of work experience in nonprofit management, development, alumni relations, marketing, public relations, sales, or similar field

Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, the internal workings of the University as well as the technology tools available to the Office of Advancement, including Phoenix, the University's donor relationship management system

Proficient in a Microsoft Windows environment

Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write effectively

Manage confidential information with discretion and tact

Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Work collegially and collaboratively in a team setting

Self-motivated and take initiative

Prioritize multiple projects and independently follow through with detail

Cover Letter, addressed to Hiring Committee (preferred)

Benefits

Health

Retirement

Paid time off

Company

University of Chicago

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One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.

Founded in 1890

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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