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Inside Higher Ed · 3 weeks ago

Prospect Research Analyst

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is associated with the University of South Carolina, which is dedicated to transforming lives through education. The Prospect Research Analyst will provide prospect identification and analytics support for fundraising efforts, creating wealth capacity ratings and prospect profiles to assist development officers in their fundraising initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Provides prospect identification, analytics support, and research support for the University’s fundraising efforts

Creates concise, accurate wealth capacity ratings, strategy briefings, and prospect profiles using biographical information, financial data, news, philanthropic history, and other publicly available resources to support frontline fundraising efforts

Coordinates with Prospect Strategy staff to ensure that the best prospects are assigned to development officers

Participates in various fundraising initiatives, prioritizing research needs to advance the University’s fundraising mission

Proactively and independently plans and executes creative strategies to identify sources of major gift support using innovative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies

Utilizes research methodologies to ensure that newly identified prospects are presented and assigned to appropriate campus fundraisers in a timely manner

Qualification

Prospect ResearchDatabase Search TechniquesFundraising SoftwareCustomer Service SkillsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's degree with 4 years of related experience with online database search techniques for products such as Lexis/Nexis, D&B, Research Point, Relationship Science, iWave, WealthX, LiveAlumni, and other personal wealth and financial databases

Experience working in a higher education (or comparably complex organization) setting, law, in a non-profit, or healthcare industry

Direct experience in relationship management, prospect research, development, sales, marketing, business administration, or project management

Knowledge of Prospect Management, Research, and Prospect Tracking principles and methods

Knowledge of process, ethics, and policies of professional fundraising

Adherence to CASE and APRA standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals internally and externally to the University

High-level customer service skills and customer service ethic; sets high standards and seeks ways to improve service

Adept at problem-solving and using judgment in situations requiring initiative and tact

Must be able to manage time well, particularly while managing competing priorities and meeting frequent deadlines, demonstrating strong project management skills

Ability to implement and train others in new technology tools

Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion

Ability to keep accurate records and complete timely reports

Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to learn and increase knowledge and understanding of university policies and procedures

Ability to analyze and synthesize information, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Respond to a broad spectrum of high-priority assignments, as requested

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Solid knowledge of database management and spreadsheet software: experience with Excel, Access, and other information management databases (to be used to join and analyze data from multiple tables) and able to adapt to and use future technologies

Ability to prioritize duties and achieve planned goals for a complex program

Ability to travel overnight to conferences, and work evenings, and weekends, as needed

Must have reliable means of transportation

Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of both the University and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA)