Research Analyst, Prospect Management & Research

Research Analyst, Prospect Management & Research

Position number: 8102768. Work Modality:
Hybrid – 4 In‑Person.

Location:

Development & Donor Services, Chicago‑Water Tower Campus. Job Type: Full‑Time. FLSA Status:
Exempt.

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 annually.

• Analyze and document complex information to assess financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity, and linkages to campus.
• Extract and record key information that informs cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Produce timely in‑depth research and profiles on individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Proactively identify sources of leadership annual and major gift support from CRM and other research techniques.
• Support evaluative research activities related to the implementation of data from wealth screenings.
• Collaborate with supervisor on pool and pipeline prioritization and management.
• Maintain prospect knowledge in a complex database system for campus‑wide fundraising staff.
• Track and disseminate donor and prospect‑related information; monitor news and publicly available financial information.
• Maintain strong knowledge of Loyola University Chicago’s programs, projects, personnel, and initiatives.
• Work with Advancement team to build relationships that support philanthropic engagement.
• Serve as subject‑matter expert with prospect research, wealth events, trends, and industry trends.
• Train users on donor‑related data, processes, and protocols.
• Perform timely and accurate entry of key prospect information into the Kindsight Ascend database.
• Maintain well‑organized, accurate, and complete internal databases for all Advancement staff.
• Assist Director of Prospect Management & Research with data tasks including prospect coding, tracking, status monitoring, reporting.
• Maintain proficiency with prospect research resources and stay abreast of new resources and technologies.
• Safeguard confidentiality of constituent information in accordance with ethical guidelines.
• Perform additional duties and assist with special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Preferred one to three years of experience in a development setting at a non‑profit, library research setting, or information‑related field.

• Proficiency in synthesizing material from multiple sources and presenting it clearly.
• Effective communication, presentation, and response to stakeholder questions.
• Ability to review and audit database entries for accuracy.
• Willingness to learn new software programs and web‑based applications.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and communicate results timely.
• Ability to work under time pressure and frequent requests.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word. Advanced proficiency with Excel preferred.
• Proficient in internet, email, and other office automation systems.
• Will be trained to advanced/expert proficiency on University systems.
• Familiarity with prospect research resources, business and philanthropic publications, and automated databases.

No supervisory responsibilities.

• No required operation of university owned vehicles.
• No direct animal or patient contact.
• No special physical demands.
• No special working conditions.

Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all applicable civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination.