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University of Illinois Foundation · 1 day ago

Senior Prospect Development Analyst, University Initiatives-UIC

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$62K/yr - $68K/yr

8+ years exp

The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois. The Senior Prospect Development Analyst, University Initiatives, supports university-wide fundraising efforts by leading research initiatives focused on principal and chancellor-level prospects, delivering strategic research to inform cultivation and solicitation strategies.

Education

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead researcher for university-wide initiatives, principal gifts, and chancellor-level prospects, delivering comprehensive, strategic research to inform high-level cultivation and solicitation strategies

Proactively identify new high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and organizations aligned with UIC’s mission and strategic priorities

Collaborate with the senior director of development for university initiatives and director of principal gift engagement to provide insight and recommendations on prospects’ interests, giving capacity, philanthropic affiliations, and potential pathways to engagement

Develop detailed prospect profiles and briefing information in support of major, principal and transformational gift activities

Monitor philanthropic trends, industry news, and donor movement to identify emerging opportunities and challenges for engagement

Maintain University of Illinois Foundation standards, in accordance with University of Illinois Development Policies, Processes and Procedures, and maintain high standards for data accuracy, privacy and compliance in all research and prospect development activities

Leverage internal database, external tools, and analytical resources to develop insights on wealth, capacity and philanthropic alignment

Support senior leadership with tailored research deliverables to guide high-level engagement strategies

Monitor daily media alerts on top prospects and share information relevant to prospect strategies with appropriate team members

Establish a deep understanding of the top prospects and ensure that research and information in all systems is kept current and available. Read contact reports related to all top prospects

Maintain the highest standards of discretion and confidentiality

Qualification

Prospect researchWealth screening toolsData analysisCRM systemsFundraising strategyStrategic recommendationsWritten communicationVerbal communicationConfidentiality

Required

A minimum of 8 years of experience in prospect research, prospect development, or related advancement roles, preferably in a complex academic or research environment

Demonstrated experience conducting high-level research for principal and transformative gift prospects

Deep knowledge of wealth screening tools, databases and CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud)

Proven ability to synthesize complex data into concise, strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders

Knowledge of evaluating and analyzing financial information including SEC filings, government documents, deeds and property tax assessments, and other wealth documents to assess potential philanthropic capacity

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to a range of audiences including senior leadership

Strong understanding of fundraising and development strategy, particularly within principal and major gift contexts

Bachelor's degree required