Research Analyst Position at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University has an opening for a Research Analyst. If you are interested in applying, please go to http://www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/ and search for Job Number 1400515 or Research Analyst. The position will be posted until Friday, February 7, 2014.
Research Analyst
Description
Primary Function
- 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).
Primary Responsibilities
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
