Position Details
View All Details Back To Current Job Opportunities Position Closed
Senior Prospect Research Analyst
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201504074041 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | - |
Position Information
Working under the direction of the Director, Constituent and Research Development, the Senior Prospect Research Analyst supports the Development program by performing research functions in support of the Development staff's efforts to manage, identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gift prospects.
The UCR Office of Development is a proud partner with the thousands of alumni, parents and friends who have chosen to take a key role in shaping the face and future of this rapidly growing campus. The generosity of our donors not only enhances the quality of the UCR educational experience, it helps countless young people attain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and lead in the 21st century.
University Advancement: (http://advancement.ucr.edu). Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team: Raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service; Encourages, promotes, and secures public and private resources to support: Recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; High-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; Leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
About UCR: The University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment has exceeded 21,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion. UCR is the most diverse campus in the prestigious 10 campus UC system and it is the eighth most diverse university in the nation. Recently named a "Next Generation University", UCR has earned a national reputation for excellence in research, teaching and service. For the second consecutive year, UCR has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the top green colleges in North America and for (2013) the Washington Monthly magazine ranked the University of California, Riverside second among national universities in their ninth-annual College Ranking Survey. Measures of social mobility, including enrollment of low-income students, net price and having a better-than-predicted graduation rate, helped propel UCR to the No. 2 overall ranking with an overall score of 93.5 out of a possible 100 points.
The UCR Office of Development is a proud partner with the thousands of alumni, parents and friends who have chosen to take a key role in shaping the face and future of this rapidly growing campus. The generosity of our donors not only enhances the quality of the UCR educational experience, it helps countless young people attain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed and lead in the 21st century.
University Advancement: (http://advancement.ucr.edu). Under the leadership of Vice Chancellor Peter A. Hayashida, the UC Riverside University Advancement team: Raises public awareness of UCR's excellence in research, teaching and service; Encourages, promotes, and secures public and private resources to support: Recruitment and retention of world-class faculty; High-quality education for the best and brightest students who are reflective of California's diverse population; Leading-edge facilities and equipment necessary for inquiry and the creation of knowledge for the 21st century and beyond.
About UCR: The University of California, Riverside (www.ucr.edu) is a doctoral research university, a living laboratory for groundbreaking exploration of issues critical to Inland Southern California, the state and communities around the world. Reflecting California's diverse culture, UCR's enrollment has exceeded 21,000 students. The campus opened a medical school in 2013 and has reached the heart of the Coachella Valley by way of the UCR Palm Desert Center. The campus has an annual statewide economic impact of more than $1 billion. UCR is the most diverse campus in the prestigious 10 campus UC system and it is the eighth most diverse university in the nation. Recently named a "Next Generation University", UCR has earned a national reputation for excellence in research, teaching and service. For the second consecutive year, UCR has been recognized by The Princeton Review as one of the top green colleges in North America and for (2013) the Washington Monthly magazine ranked the University of California, Riverside second among national universities in their ninth-annual College Ranking Survey. Measures of social mobility, including enrollment of low-income students, net price and having a better-than-predicted graduation rate, helped propel UCR to the No. 2 overall ranking with an overall score of 93.5 out of a possible 100 points.
Minimum Requirements
-Three to five years of experience in prospect research, development, library research or related field preferably in an academic environment. Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-General fundraising skills including proficiency at supporting and participating in prospect management.
-Skill in organizing information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies, and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations.
-Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and develop proactive prospecting methodologies to support organization goals; identify prospects (through constituent list segmentation, push technology, electronic database screening, and peer/constituency screening and rating); and understand wealth indicators, including income (estimated or public) and assets.
-Excellent customer service skills.
-Exceptional writing and oral communication skills. Demonstrated skill in writing and editing logical, detailed, and analytical reports that support planning and decision making. Ability to prepare information in appropriate form for different audiences.
-Knowledge of relational database systems and the types of data necessary to support constituent relations. Strong computer skills using Excel, MS Word, and the Web.
-Demonstrated experience working with a culturally diverse workforce and constituency. Ability to work in a team environment.
-Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize work and independently manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities while meeting deadlines; plan and develop meaningful objectives; and integrate the work of prospect research into overall advancement office goals. Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
-General fundraising skills including proficiency at supporting and participating in prospect management.
-Skill in organizing information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies, and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations.
-Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and develop proactive prospecting methodologies to support organization goals; identify prospects (through constituent list segmentation, push technology, electronic database screening, and peer/constituency screening and rating); and understand wealth indicators, including income (estimated or public) and assets.
-Excellent customer service skills.
-Exceptional writing and oral communication skills. Demonstrated skill in writing and editing logical, detailed, and analytical reports that support planning and decision making. Ability to prepare information in appropriate form for different audiences.
-Knowledge of relational database systems and the types of data necessary to support constituent relations. Strong computer skills using Excel, MS Word, and the Web.
-Demonstrated experience working with a culturally diverse workforce and constituency. Ability to work in a team environment.
-Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize work and independently manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities while meeting deadlines; plan and develop meaningful objectives; and integrate the work of prospect research into overall advancement office goals. Strong problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to work under pressure.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with sensitive information
Preferred Qualifications
-Education and experience equivalent to a Master's degree.
-Knowledge of philosophical and practical aspects of institutional advancement research methods.
-Advanced analytical skills and ability to interpret/analyze complex financial and legal disclosures, technical and trade documents, including court and tax records, annual reports, SEC filings, and real property files.
-Demonstrated skill in utilizing multiple electronic resources such as Lexis/Nexis, Dialog, and Dun and Bradstreet to locate and compile business and biographic information.
-Raiser's Edge experience.
-Knowledge of data mining techniques.
-Knowledge of current trends within philanthropy and higher education.
-Knowledge of philosophical and practical aspects of institutional advancement research methods.
-Advanced analytical skills and ability to interpret/analyze complex financial and legal disclosures, technical and trade documents, including court and tax records, annual reports, SEC filings, and real property files.
-Demonstrated skill in utilizing multiple electronic resources such as Lexis/Nexis, Dialog, and Dun and Bradstreet to locate and compile business and biographic information.
-Raiser's Edge experience.
-Knowledge of data mining techniques.
-Knowledge of current trends within philanthropy and higher education.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history and culture. UCR gives every student the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
At UC Riverside we celebrate diversity and are proud of our #12 ranking among the nation for most diverse universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014). Become part of a place that fosters success for all its constituents, students, faculty, and staff, and where work/life balance and campus culture are integral to our way of life.
UCR is ranked 55th among top public universities (US News and World Report 2013-2014).
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview