JOB OPENING at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Research Analyst, Development and Alumni Relations
Description
Identify and profile potential major gift donors to Vanderbilt University to enhance the university’s fundraising efforts. Collaborate and strategize with colleagues, clients and key administrators regarding prospect identification. Provide clients with written reports containing analysis of information gathered from public sources and recommended courses of action for specific donors. Report to the Director of Research and Prospect Development (RPD).

Preferred education, experience and skills:

• Experience in university advancement/development operations.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, synthesize and present complex information effectively.
• Ability to design and implement data-mining initiatives to identify and/or stratify potential major gift prospects.
• Solid judgment, sensitivity, and discretion in handling confidential information and situations.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and staff, particularly in support of medical center goals and initiatives.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated proficiency in usage of electronic research tools and techniques, including use of push technology for news alerts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in efficient and effective internet search methodologies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer applications and databases.
• Knowledge of SunGard Advance database.
• Exemplary communication, organizational and customer service skills a must.

Key Functions and Expected Performances:

• Provide prospect identification and research needs for an assigned group of development officers (clients) enabling them to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
• Collaborate routinely with clients to develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and overall fundraising strategies.
• Consult with clients to determine feasibility of research requests and special projects. Negotiate project scopes and deadlines directly with clients.
• Advise development officers of database segmentation opportunities. Design and implement segmentation strategies to uncover new prospects.
• Identify new prospects using traditional and novel prospect research techniques and tools including periodical and electronic resource screening and/or information provided by the prospect, his/her organization and or peers. Notify clients of new potential prospects consistent with established DAR policies.
• As requested by clients, provide briefing materials to the chancellor, deans, Board of Trust members, and other key university administrators regarding major donors/prospects.
• Possess high-level of knowledge and understanding of the donor database.
• Review local and national news data from internet-based and published periodicals. Send articles/alerts to clients as appropriate.
• Notify data maintenance staff and clients (as appropriate) to new prospect/donor information so that it can be appropriately updated in Advance.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information at all times. Uphold DAR policies regarding confidential information.　
• Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines as indicated by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) as well as university guidelines.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Produce and deliver service to clients based on departmental product standards within agreed upon timelines.
• Maintain professional working relationships with clients and colleagues.
  

Basic Qualifications
Job requires Bachelor's and 2 years of experience or the equivalent.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position.
Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
To apply for this position, go to the following link:
http://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/. The position is listed as a Research Analyst, Job Number 1200974.
This position will be posted on the Vanderbilt Human Resources website until Tuesday, February 14.