Prospect Research Analyst at University

Advancement Prospect Research Analyst – University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.

300 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, 14623

$55,955.00 - $78,336.00

The Advancement Prospect Research Analyst is responsible for conducting research to support Advancement in identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors whose philanthropic resources and interests align with university philanthropic opportunities. The position will utilize public information and subscription-based resources to compile biographic, business, philanthropic, and financial data into concise analytic reports. With coordination and direction from the Director of Prospect Research, this position is responsible for executing prospect research activities for the University of Rochester's Principal Giving, Presidential Advancement, and Trusts, Estates, and Gift Planning offices.

The Advancement Prospect Research Analyst will manage research requests focused on specific prospects, produce profiles and other similar work products, monitor current events news coverage, and collaborate with the Director to execute proactive prospect identification projects.

• Research, analyze, and interpret personal, business, philanthropic, and financial information from fundraising information systems and external sources as appropriate.
• Evaluate a prospect's financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and University connections for strategic donor engagement activities. Deliver relevant information and insights to fundraising partners through concise analysis.
• Collaborate with Prospect Development team members to define information, technology, training, and other resource needs, and appropriately steward resources assigned for prospect research.
• Continue to develop industry knowledge on emerging trends and best practices for prospect research, and implement new approaches as appropriate.
• Work directly with assigned unit leadership, gift officers, and support staff to define their prospect research needs.
• Enhance the value and effective use of research throughout the moves management process.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Problem identification and solving.
• Curiosity and willingness to tackle novel issues.
• Familiarity with financial and business documents.
• Writing and verbal communication and analysis.
• Deadline-driven.
• Understanding of confidentiality.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University's Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create - and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics).

This commitment extends to non‑discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.