Constituent Research Analyst

Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Portales, NM

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Constituent Research Analyst (CRA) will play a fundamental role in our growing advancement team at Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU). Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement and Public Relations, the CRA will be a mission-driven professional aligned with the vision and mission of ENMU, a Hispanic Serving Institution committed to providing access and affordability to first-generation and socio-economically underrepresented families and students. The CRA will significantly contribute to co-creating our engagement and fundraising infrastructure, acting as a collaborative partner with advancement and alumni relations to inform and design constituent pools, pipelines, engagement, and solicitation strategies. The ideal candidate will possess the fundamental competencies of a prospect researcher and have the ability to grow within our developing division. The CRA should be curious, analytical, persistent, detail-oriented, and have a relationship-centered approach. A creative thinker and problem solver, the candidate should work well both independently and in collaboration with others. This position requires a proactive approach to research and analysis, ensuring that the advancement team is equipped with the necessary data to make informed decisions regarding fundraising and engagement strategies. In this role, the CRA will provide in-depth research and analysis of individuals, corporations, foundations, and philanthropic partners using a variety of sources, tools, and techniques. The CRA will conduct wealth screenings, cross-reference, and verify research findings across multiple sources, preparing written profiles, ratings, and qualification lists to help develop strategic pipelines. Additionally, the CRA will track research findings in a CRM system and assist with organization-wide efforts to acquire and maintain institutional data according to best practices in data management. Exceptional customer service to a variety of internal and external partners is also a key component of this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth research and analysis of individuals, corporations, foundations, and philanthropic partners using a variety of sources, tools, and techniques.
• Conduct wealth screenings, cross-reference, and verify research findings across multiple sources.
• Prepare written profiles, ratings, qualification lists, and help develop strategic pipelines.
• Track research findings in a CRM system and assist with organization-wide efforts to acquire and maintain institutional data according to best practices in data management.
• Act as a strategic partner and proactively provide data-informed recommendations regarding the next steps to development officers, advancement, and academic leaders.
• Provide exceptional customer service to a variety of internal and external partners.
• Help organize research and data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree and/or a minimum of two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience related to the duties specified.
• Demonstrated ability in research techniques such as prospect identification, data mining, and relationship mapping.
• Familiarity with push technology resources and electronic screening tools.
• Ability to read and interpret business, government & legal documents (IRS Form 990, SEC filings, property assessments, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to analyze, interpret, synthesize, and present complex information effectively.
• Experience/knowledge of (fundraising) databases (Ellucian Advance/Banner, a plus).
• Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Cognos, Tableau) and online information and screening services such as Wealth Engine, Lexis Nexis, Sorkins, FoundationSearch, ResearchPoint, etc.
• General awareness of best practices in database management.
• High-level proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, with particular emphasis on Excel.
• Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential donor and prospect information.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Cognos.
• Familiarity with CRM systems used in fundraising and advancement.