Prospect Research Analyst

Job Requisition:

JR101968 Prospect Research Analyst (Open)

Job Posting

Title:

Prospect Research Analyst

Department:

CC00264 WM001 | WMUA | Prospect Management & Research

Job Family:

Staff
- Stewardship & Donor Relations

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular (benefited)

Job

Requisition Primary

Location:

Discovery 1

Primary Job Posting

Location:

Posting Location
- William & Mary

Job Description

Summary:

University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial, & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Prospect Research, the Prospect Research Analyst provides full scale prospect research, identification and development services throughout the prospect life cycle. Using the account management model, the Analyst supports several fundraising teams and individual fundraisers. Collaborating with advancement leadership, front-line development officers, and volunteers on prospect management and activity, proactive and reactive prospect research and identification projects, wealth and propensity reviews, and other prospect development related projects.

The research analyst utilizes advanced research and analytical methodologies to identify, qualify, and rank a viable pool of highly qualified prospective donors and volunteers in support of the University’s strategic fundraising activities, including the annual, planned, major, and leadership gifts fundraising programs. Collects, synthesizes, analyzes, and interprets biographical and financial data to produce briefings and reports that inform decision-making; these reports include calculated wealth estimates and capacity ratings that indicate the ability and propensity of individuals, corporations and foundations to make philanthropic contributions to and serve in volunteer capacities for the university.

Advises advancement leadership and gift officers on prospect strategy and comprehensive portfolio management, routinely reviewing fundraising benchmarks with emphasis on strategic movement of prospects through the fundraising cycle (e.g., cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship).

The Prospect Research Analyst will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, VA, that offers a flexible work environment.

This position is classified as professional, meaning it is salaried and exempt from overtime. For benefits and leave purposes, this role falls under the "12month Professionals & Faculty" classification on the HR website.

Please review the full position description with all job duties under the “Featured Job Opportunities” on the University Advancement recruitment website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, August 31, 2026. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cover letter are required for this position.

Salary: $50,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience and internal alignment.

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework in research principles, library science, history, business, writing, communications, or a related field or equivalent education, experience, and training.
• Strong analytical skills: ability to interpret financial information, manipulate, analyze, and synthesize data and present findings that are clear and actionable to a variety of Advancement professionals.
• Knowledge of a broad range of research techniques, web-based research, as well as database operation and usage.
• Possess a strong aptitude for logical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Strong problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt…