FIU Foundation · 4 hours ago
Prospect Development Research Analyst
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$48K/yr - $55K/yr
2+ years expFIU Foundation is part of Florida International University, a leading public research university in Miami. The Prospect Development Research Analyst is responsible for managing donor-related data and supporting fundraising efforts through research and analysis of prospects. This role involves collaborating with development staff to enhance donor engagement and maintain data integrity.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Analyzes data to identify discrepancies. Conducts quality control practices, regular prospect data-audits and captures metrics to ensure data integrity. May assist in development and implementation of prospect development improvement procedures and protocols for University Advancement
Identifies new major prospects and analyzes biographical and financial data to determine prospects' available resources and potential interest, in relation to the University's overall funding priorities. Identifies, qualifies, assesses, ranks, and prioritizes donor prospects through analysis of potential donors
Manages a research request queue and responds to a variety of requests. Negotiates the profile or report format and time frame for proper deliverable. Collects and analyzes data to ensure that relevant information is available and disseminated to the appropriate party
Researches, collects, and synthesizes large amounts of information based on fundraising need. Identifies, researches and analyzes information to create research profiles on current donors, prospects, alumni, parents and friends of FIU for future major and principal gift cultivation and solicitation
Utilizes various database and online resources in the systematic and consistent approach to gathering accurate and substantial data for the fundraising process. Discusses resources needs with Development Officers and/or Advancement leadership
Monitors fundraising activity regularly for continuity and compliance with Prospect Management Guidelines and processes. Prepares regular reports and memorandum on information regarding fundraising progress/activity and interprets information to advise leaders on fundraising performance
Maintains periodic face-to-face contact with Development Officers, reviews top tier and assignment portfolios and works with front-line fundraisers on prospect management strategy. Protects the privacy and confidentiality of information and files in his/her possession consistent with federal and state laws, and Board of Trustees and University policy
Implements, updates, and documents policies/procedures relating to data entry standards, reporting, queries, and/or any database management action, following the standards outlined by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA). Protects the privacy and confidentially of information and files in his/her possession consistent with federal and state laws, and Board of Trustees and University policy. Recommends changes on research and prospect management policies and procedures to improve the overall operations and service delivery, as necessary
Monitors and manages processes associated with on-going relationship management, including building and maintaining fundraiser portfolios, defining and implementing methods to evaluate and drive portfolio productivity, monitor and report on any key measured of fundraiser activity (as defined by Development leadership)
Works collaboratively as a partner and liaison to College/Schools/Units and leaders to increase the pool of potential major gift donors and provide highly customized and strategic information that helps to build relationships and increase giving. May lead departmental colleagues in special projects and initiatives
Protects the privacy and confidentiality of information and files in his/her possession consistent with federal and state laws, and Board of Trustees and University policy. All prospect research collection follows the professional standards outlined by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement
Serves as primary point of contact and resource for assigned units and portfolios. Advises development officers and other staff on prospect management best practices and proper procedures
Meets and maintains the standards set forth by APRA (Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement) Skill Sets for Relationship Management and Prospect Research. Stays current with industry trends/best practices and explore opportunities for moves management system revision and refinement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of research or relevant experience; OR six (6) years of research or relevant experience; OR an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Experience at presenting ideas and concepts in written or presentation formats, as well as using consultative and facilitative skills to achieve consensus
Experience with prospect research and management, development and/or fundraising
Familiarity with relational databases (Raiser's Edge), word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel) and experience with online databases such as Lexis-Nexis
Proficiency with data management, building complex data queries, segmentation, and visualization
Fluency in CRM systems
Company
FIU Foundation
The Florida International University (FIU) Foundation is devoted to advancing FIU’s progress as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities by generating support for student success, groundbreaking/cutting-edge state-of-the-art research, and public service to benefit the local and global communities.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase