Development Analyst

Development Analyst

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.

• Posting Number: S15382P
• Working Title:
  
  Development Analyst
• Department: DAR-Prospect Research
• Office:
  Division of Development and Alumni Relations
• Office of Research:
  Office of Prospect Research
• Posting Type:
  External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
• Employment Type:
  
  Employee
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Eligible Full/Part time Full Time
• Work Schedule:
  
  8:00am–5:00pm;
  Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary
• Advertised Salary: $57,200+
• Posting Date: 07/01/2026
• Closing Date:
  Provisional starting date 08/01/2026

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

• 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 services, library and government sources, and other external repositories of public information.
• Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity and links to campus.
• Compose documents (profiles, biographies, project summaries) using style, grammar, and content appropriate to specific audiences.
• Summarize key findings and create actionable recommendations to appear prominently in profiles, prospect lists, and other products.
• Meet multiple deadlines while working on several concurrent projects, while always promoting and adhering to the University’s development analyst policies.
• Respond to a broad spectrum of high‑priority projects at the request of the Director for Prospect Research, providing investigative and analytical support for special and/or urgent requests from development officers and administrators throughout campus and in the central office.

• Plan and…