 University
seeks a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join six other
Research Analysts in the Prospect Research Unit.
This position is responsible for providing comprehensive research on
individuals, corporations and foundations to be used by the Chancellor and
other high-level campus officials.
The successful candidate: will conduct financial and biographical research
on major gift prospects including investigating, analyzing and
synthesizing pertinent information into concise reports; assist Major Gift
Officers in the formulation of cultivation and solicitation strategies for
prospective donors; track the on-going financial status of major gift
prospects as relates to their giving potential; design and conduct
proactive screening projects to identify potential new donors to campus;
read and monitor several periodicals to identify alumni and friends who
appear in the news; contribute articles to the monthly newsletter that
identifies new prospects and provides updates on managed alumni for
fundraisers across campus; provide consultative services on research
methodologies to various campus officials; and use foundation resources to
screen and identify sources of funding as needed by campus units.
Qualifications: Candidates should have demonstrated: experience in
analyzing principal biographical, corporate and foundation resources;
ability to verify facts and resolve discrepancies among various sources;
ability to conduct research with accuracy and attention to detail;
familiarity and facility with on-line sources including the Internet, CD
Rom products, and subscription databases (Lexis/Nexis, Dialog, Dun &
Bradstreet, First American Real Estate Solutions, Investnet, etc.
preferred); writing and editing skills sufficient to produce print-ready
copy with a quick turnaround; ability to interpret and translate complex
corporate language into comprehensible terms; ability to work
independently and establish priorities while also collaborating with
colleagues; interpersonal communication skills to interact with diverse
populations; and an ability to adhere to strict confidentiality policies.
Experience in prospect research at an educational institution is
preferred.
WordPerfect and Windows experience is desirable. Note that writing samples
are required at the interview.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision care, life insurance, three weeks
paid vacation per year, sick leave, University sponsored investment and
tax deferred annuity funds, and an excellent retirement program (fully
vested after five years). |
