Prospect Research Analyst

University of New Hampshire - Concord, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Concord, NH

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Prospect Research Analyst (PRA) plays a crucial role in the success of the University of New Hampshire's fundraising initiatives. This position involves working independently on research and prospect identification projects, consulting with various fundraising teams and individual development officers, and collaborating on other prospect management efforts. The PRA is responsible for identifying potential donors, estimating their giving potential, and supporting the strategic movement of prospects through the donor pipeline. This role requires a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, as well as the ability to synthesize complex research into clear and actionable insights. In this hybrid position, the PRA is expected to reside within a reasonable distance from the Durham, NH campus, allowing for occasional on-campus presence based on the team's business needs. The PRA will utilize advanced research methodologies to gather biographical and financial data from publicly available and electronic resources. This includes analyzing and interpreting research data to calculate wealth estimates, capacity ratings, and a prospect's inclination to contribute philanthropically to the University. The PRA will also proactively identify new prospects and networks, preparing executive briefings for University leadership, including the President, Provost, Deans, Vice Presidents, and board members. Effective communication is essential in this role, as the PRA will advise development officers on prospect strategies and facilitate meetings to discuss new prospects and donor visits. Additionally, the PRA will provide detailed analysis during strategy sessions that directly impact cultivation efforts and ask amounts, assisting colleagues in maintaining high-quality prospect portfolios. This position is integral to the overall fundraising strategy and requires a blend of research expertise, analytical skills, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Utilize advanced research methodologies to gather biographical and financial data from publicly available and electronic resources.
• Analyze and interpret research data to calculate wealth estimates, capacity ratings, and a prospect's inclination to make philanthropic contributions to the University.
• Synthesize research and analysis into easily digestible formats, providing potential donor strategies and other pertinent details to support the University's campaign and fundraising goals.
• Proactively identify new prospects and networks using internal information and external resources.
• Prepare executive briefings for University leadership, including the President, Provost, Deans, Vice Presidents, and members of the board of directors.
• Advise development officers on prospect strategies by delivering timely and valuable information through the analysis of publicly available data and online alerts.
• Facilitate meetings between the Prospect Research and Management (PRM) team and development officers to discuss prospect strategies, new prospects, and recent donor visits.
• Provide details and analysis in strategy sessions with development staff and Advancement leadership that directly impact cultivation efforts and ask amounts.
• Assist Prospect Management colleagues to develop and maintain high quality prospect portfolios through strategy meetings and analysis of development officer prospects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
• 3 years of directly relevant experience in prospect research or a related area.
• Knowledge of a broad range of research techniques and familiarity with CRM/database systems.
• Exemplary communication skills, including the ability to synthesize research details into clear and concise prose.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong aptitude for logical thinking, problem solving, and intellectual curiosity.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion.
• Tact, diplomacy, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of people.
• High commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with fundraising or development in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools or software.
• Advanced degree in a related field.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off