Development Analyst

Development Analyst – Prospect Researcher I

Division of Development & Alumni Relations – University of Georgia, Athens Area.

The Development Analyst is an integral member of the campus fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Prospect Research, the Development Analyst provides prospect identification, analytics support, and research support for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR). The Development Analyst creates concise, accurate, and timely ratings, strategy briefings, and profiles using biographical information, financial data, news, philanthropic history, and other public‑related resources to support principal, major, and annual giving frontline fundraising efforts.

As part of a collaborative team, the Development Analyst coordinates with Prospect Management staff to ensure that the best prospects are assigned to development officers and plays a critical role in developing and cultivating relationships with Development staff. The incumbent participates in various regional and Central‑wide meetings to ensure that research needs are met to advance DAR’s fundraising mission. They proactively and independently plan and execute creative strategies to identify sources of major gift ($50,000+) private support using creative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies to ensure that campus‑wide fundraising initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals.

They develop and execute strategies to ensure that newly identified prospects are presented and assigned to appropriate campus fundraisers in a timely manner. This position will be expected to actively participate in scheduled portfolio meetings with fundraisers, prospect managers, and leadership, and provide a strategic assessment of prospect and donor behavior and trends to inform decision‑making. The Development Analyst will work closely with the Prospect Management Team, the Director of Research, and the Director of Prospect Management by utilizing appropriate information to help discover, analyze, qualify, and maintain prospects capable of making philanthropic contributions to the University.

This individual will collaborate with fundraising stakeholders, build strong professional relationships, and effectively use advancement research resources and databases. This position will be expected to maintain an understanding of industry best practices in prospect development and contribute to a culture of compliance with professional standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

• At least one year of direct or related experience in prospect research, data analytics, or nonprofit fundraising support is preferred, including but not limited to donor research, data analysis, advancement services, prospect management, or development operations
• Experience in prospect research and data analysis, including the use of online research tools, databases, and related analytical resources, with familiarity in prospect research methodologies and wealth screening practices preferred
• Experience collecting, interpreting, and synthesizing data from multiple sources, including large data sets, to produce reports supporting projects and decision‑making
• Experience working with CRM systems, donor‑management systems, or related databases preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly present research findings and analytical information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Analytics and Information Technology teams on technical projects requiring coding support, batch processing, and data system integration
• Research experience in nonprofit or higher education advancement, development/fundraising, business, law, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrates behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia

• Provide high‑level research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a wide variety of biographical, organizational, and financial sources, including state‑of‑the‑art online database…