What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prospect Analyst position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
University Advancement (UA) supports the University of Oregon’s (UO) mission of providing exceptional teaching, discovery, and service by strategically positioning the university to create awareness, build long-term relationships, and secure resources that increase understanding and further its aims. We are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment that recognizes the value of all members of our community.
The Advancement Strategies and Technology Innovation (ASTI) department is focused on finding the solutions for foundational issues that will best position University Advancement (Advancement) to achieve its goals around engagement and fundraising. The department has a unique function in that it is based in Advancement. It also has a strong working partnership and provides strategic direction to the University of Oregon Foundation (UOF) and UO Information Services staff.
Prospect Development is responsible for the implementation of the prospect management system and for the identification of prospects, strategic prospect review and providing intelligence for the purpose of aiding development officers in fundraising to their highest capacity. This department's work is critical to the future success of fundraising at the University of Oregon and the Development initiative to identify the next generation of philanthropic leaders. Prospect Development collaborates with each development team and the department as a whole to promote a systematic and quantifiable framework though which development staff manage relationships and to analyze and identify prospects and related strategies.
Position Summary
The Prospect Analyst (analyst) identifies potential donors and aids in determining their philanthropic interests and networks, as well as their affinity for and ability to support the University of Oregon. Using a variety of empirical methods, the analyst collects qualitative and quantitative data to better understand university alumni, parents and friends. The analyst designs research studies and projects, analyzes data, and presents findings in a narrative or schematic form. This position uses both internal and external data, making use of free and subscription-based public information from reputable sources.
This position collaborates with and makes recommendations to frontline fundraisers and field-oriented staff regarding prospective donors’ ability to give and potential programmatic or initiative-based philanthropic interests. Under the guidance of the Associate Director, Prospect Development, the analyst serves as an internal consultant and subject matter expert, demonstrating an understanding of the University of Oregon’s mission, programs and key priority areas requiring current support.
To be successful, the Prospect Analyst will be able to assure data integrity and treat donor information with the highest level of ethical standards. This position requires a strong attention to detail as well as excellent analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
Prospect Development is located on the third floor of the Ford Alumni Center in an open-plan environment with a business casual dress code. This position requires occasional travel to Portland to meet with colleagues. Overtime must be approved by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
- Two years of research experience independently gathering, compiling, and analyzing data using statistical methods (inferential, multivariate analysis, etc.); using statistical software packages to manipulate the data; and preparing narrative or statistical reports and college-level course in statistics (at least six quarter hours); OR
- An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Transcripts must be submitted for all required and / or related courses.
Salary : $27 - $41
