Prospect Research Analyst

Posting Number S01743P Position Title Prospect Research Analyst Department Institutional Advancement FLSA Salary Not listed. Grant Funded Yes Location Main Campus Faculty, Staff, Admin or Student Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

The Division of Institutional Advancement at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Prospect Research Analyst position. Reporting to the Executive Director of the Major and Planned Gifts Unit, the Prospect Research Analyst identifies, researches, and analyzes information on prospective donors to Jackson State University. The Analyst provides research support to key leadership at the University and within the Foundation, as well as to Development Officers (DOs), in order to inform development strategies and advance potential donor relationships. The Prospect Research Analyst responds to research requests in a timely manner, analyzing and synthesizing information, and generating user-friendly profiles, memos and reports. The Analyst qualifies, screens, and rates potential donors, and proactively identifies new prospective major and principal gift donors. As part of a collaborative team, the Prospect Research Analyst coordinates with Major and Planned Gifts Unit staff to ensure that the best prospects are assigned to development officers, and plays a critical role in the overall success of the growing the Major Gifts Program.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Education

A Bachelor's Degree in computer science, business administration or other related field with transferrable skills (creating reports).

Minimum Required Experience

One to three (1-3) years of Banner and/or Raiser's Edge experience, advanced use of Microsoft Office Suite, and two to three (2- 3) years of experience in a nonprofit office setting.

Minimum Required Licenses and/or Certifications

None.

Qualifications

Two to three (2-3) years' experience in prospect research, and experience with fundraising for Higher Education. Computer literacy and technology proficiency in standard word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and successfully managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills with an eye for presenting information concisely and cleanly.

• Demonstrate curiosity and an ability to solve problems.

• Diplomacy and discretion.

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize data.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a strong contributor within a team environment.

• Able to communicate effectively across multiple channels including phone, email, and in person. Innovative, collaborative, and present creative approaches to new challenges.

• Quick learner and ability to apply new knowledge.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify prospective donors and manage prospects and donor relationship through prospect/ donor research, preparing capacity/affinity reports, evaluating prospects, and ensuring prospects are moved through the pipeline from qualification to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.

• Utilize advanced research techniques and resources to assess and determine to viability of donors.

• Prepare complex reports and briefings for use by fundraising constituencies, and senior administration.

• Maintains and organizes prospect records in accurate databases and central files.

• Coordinates research to ensure current biographical information is routed to JSU executive leadership, board members and development staff attending events and participating in solicitations.

• Plans and organizes regular meetings with the ED and Development Officers to assign prospects through the pipeline and develop and enhance strategy to convert prospects to donors.

• Assure prospects arc properly coded in the donor database.

• Supports the advancement office by researching and developing specifications for new software to supports development research, assist with software implementations, and maintain a research library.

• Work with the advancement team in gathering, entering, and formatting important donor information into the CRM system, continually updating database records and individual donor files.

• Provide data entry support and ongoing maintenance for contacts, project tasks and other information into CRM system.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

Jackson State University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Background Check Statement

Jackson State University is committed to providing a safe campus. JSU conducts background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include reference checks, criminal history/record check and when appropriate a credit report or driving history report.

Open Date 06/19/2024 Close Date 07/03/2024 Open Until Filled (overrides close field) No Special Instructions to Applicants