University of North Texas · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Prospect Management and Prospect Analytics
The University of North Texas System is a prominent educational institution in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. They are seeking an Assistant Director of Prospect Management and Prospect Analytics to advance fundraising goals by identifying and managing potential donors through data analysis and collaboration with fundraisers.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Partner with development officers to maintain and optimize prospect portfolios
Manage major and principal opportunity pipeline including generating pipeline reports for Advancement Leadership
Facilitate regular portfolio reviews and recommend strategies for prospect movement and engagement
Ensure accurate and timely updates to prospect records in the CRM system
Develop and maintain policies and procedures for prospect management
Design and execute data models to identify high-potential prospects using wealth screening, engagement metrics, descriptive analytics, and predictive analytics
Create dashboards and reports to monitor fundraising performance, pipeline health, and portfolio activity
Collaborate with Advancement Services to ensure data integrity and effective use of analytics tools
Provide strategic insights to inform campaign planning and donor engagement strategies
Serve as a key liaison between Prospect Development and frontline fundraising teams
Support campaign planning and goal-setting through data-informed recommendations
Train and support staff on prospect management best practices and tools
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in fundraising operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in donor relations/stewardship/alumni relations, communications, non-profit/program management, fundraising, marketing/PR or customer service; or any combination of education, training, and related experience
Advanced mathematical and technical ability
Advanced analytical and reasoning skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
Knowledge of accounting/budgeting procedures
Ability to work under pressure, to adjust to constant changes, to handle multiple tasks, and to coordinate the work of others
Ability to work on complex and confidential tasks utilizing judgment, tact, and resourcefulness
Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships
Preferred
3 years of experience in prospect research, prospect management, data analytics, or data analysis
Proficiency in CRM systems (e.g., Ellucian, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Company
University of North Texas
Ranked a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System and is located in Denton, Texas.