Development Research Analyst, OAS

$39,600 - $53,000/Yr

Johns Hopkins - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The Development Research Analyst at Johns Hopkins University plays a crucial role in supporting the Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) team by providing strategic information support for fundraising efforts. This full-time position involves conducting research, analyzing prospects, and managing projects to enhance philanthropic engagement with donors and alumni. The Analyst is expected to maintain high standards of confidentiality and accuracy while working independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and write reports for liaison divisions, meeting metric benchmarks for work produced.
• Maintain current knowledge of prospect research and risk assessment techniques, resources, and strategies.
• Utilize advanced web search strategies and fee-based tools to provide research and risk assessment analysis.
• Conduct prospect identification and assessment projects for liaison divisions, meeting metric benchmarks for work produced.
• Identify project stakeholders, objectives, goals, and steps; track projects and report on outcomes.
• Initiate and/or assist in the design of new projects and manage philanthropic screening data from vendor sources.
• Establish strong working relationships with assigned university and medical liaison divisions and attend divisional meetings.
• Develop an understanding of divisional fundraising priorities and consult with development officers about prospects.
• Field and manage research requests, ongoing projects, and special projects, making presentations about project results.
• Determine work priorities and reprioritize workload to meet deadlines with quality products.
• Maintain news monitoring pages and portfolio tracking for updates on prospects.
• Stay up-to-date with prospect research resources and techniques, participating in training and education opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• One year of related experience.
• Ability to synthesize a high volume of information and perform complex analysis to assess risk.
• Interpret financial data and individual wealth indicators; identify philanthropic patterns.
• Possess curiosity, patience, diligence, persistence, and enthusiasm for learning.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to function in a team environment.
• Excellent written communication skills, including strong editing, spelling, and grammar skills.
• High level of proficiency in desktop systems and online databases, including tools like Excel and visualization software.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to recognize and work with wealth indicators and assign appropriate gift capacity and risk ratings.
• Initiative and ability to learn quickly, prioritize tasks, and problem solve under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to changes in personnel, priorities, and needs within divisions.

Benefits

• Flexible work model with a modified hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities for training and education offered by Development and Alumni Relations and professional organizations.