Assistant Director, Prospect Development Analyst Permanent

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• Produce and distribute prospect research in various formats needed for prospect identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift prospects, including individuals and organizations
• Analyze and synthe accumulated information to assess philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity, financial capacity, and connections to the institution
• Provide recommendations on cultivation and solicitation strategies where appropriate
• Proactively identify prospects and collaborate with gift officers to identify the best means of prospect engagement
• Implement and maintain a comprehensive prospect management system in partnership with key advancement staff
• Assist with the maintenance of prospect management data to ensure it is optimized for effective portfolio management and institutional reporting
• Prioritize and track requests and follow-up actions, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of information
• Manage prospect development resources and serve as the main contact with appropriate vendors related to research, wealth screenings, etc.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on prospect development best practices and preferred resources, providing training to advancement colleagues as needed
• Maintain knowledge of units, programs, and regions represented by the University and its alumni and constituents, as well as economic trends affecting constituents

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
• 3 years of related experience in prospect development or advancement/alumni relations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in nonprofit development, particularly in fundraising, campaigns, prospect research, and prospect management strategies
• Proficiency with prospect research, prospect management, and wealth screening resources
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to express information clearly and concisely, whether written or verbal
• Ability to think analytically
• Ability to discern data quality discrepancies that require further investigation
• Ability to prioritize work with a high degree of independence while exercising critical thinking skills to determine best use of time and resources
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work well as part of a team, with a high degree of customer service skills
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word and Excel
• Commitment to integrity and appropriate use of confidential material