Prospect Research Analyst

New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
335 George St
Suite 4000
New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

Reporting to the Senior Director of Prospect Research, the Prospect Research Analyst is an integral member of the Rutgers University Foundation (RUF) fundraising process. The Prospect Research Analyst will be responsible for portfolio oversight, and identifying, researching, and analyzing potential prospects to meet the needs of the diverse schools and units that make up the RUF teams. The Analyst plays an impactful role in supporting productivity and success of engagement and fundraising efforts.

• Support prospect management systems and process training for foundation staff.
• Validate and streamline the movement of potential prospects to development teams, identified from both internal and external channels.
• Analyze and interpret business and financial information from fundraising information systems and external financial, news, biographic sources, social media and other sources as appropriate.
• Compile biographic, business, philanthropic, and financial data on individuals into concise, analytical reports; enter data and maintain individual records in fundraising information systems as necessary.
• Deliver relevant information and insights to unit personnel through direct meetings and conversations.
• Through meetings, conversations, conferences, listservs, industry publications and networking, continue to develop industry knowledge to keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices for prospect research and identification, and implement new approaches as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required, actively contributing to the success of the team.
• Using relevant research tools, track news alerts on selected priority prospects by setting up automated Internet-based alerts. Share information and news alerts according to expected distribution protocols.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of constituent information and uphold departmental policies regarding confidential information. Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of University Advancement, Rutgers University, and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).
• Other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for complex projects with guidance by leadership
• Develop comprehensive project leadership (own all project components)

• Create, manage, and execute critical elements for the department/project/program
• Perform project analysis; devise and implement process improvements to optimize outcomes

• Scope of work is highly visible and is pan-University or pan-foundation
• Subject matter expert of department/project/program operations
• Assist with strategy development, projects, and proposals
• Begin leading strategy sessions
• Responsible for operational tasks for the project/program

Bachelor's degree and/or 2+ years of professional experience in fundraising, alumni relations, non-profit organizations, event planning, higher education, or related fields.

This position requires clarity of focus while juggling complex projects or deadlines with little physical effort. Will work evenings, weekends, or odd hours to meet organizational commitments. Typical working conditions with an absence of disagreeable elements. This position requires some early mornings and late evenings to accommodate meetings, travel, events, and external constituent’s schedules.

This is classified as an office-centric hybrid position. Colleagues working under an office-centric hybrid arrangement have a primary workstation in a university or foundation location and are in the office between one and five days a week. The frequency with which they are present in the office depends on their role and function and the interdependency of other functions.

The position is budgeted for an annual salary of $55,000/year. In addition to salary, Rutgers University Foundation offers:

• Comprehensive no cost dental, and no cost vision insurance for employee and dependents
• 403(b) plan with matching employer contribution
• Accrual of three weeks of annual vacation time, in addition to…