1. Research Specialist-DAR University and Central
Application time frame: closes Friday, November 4, 2011
Job 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).
Minimum Requirements:
This position requires Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 24 months of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
•Minimum of three years’ experience in university advancement/development operations, or other relevant experience.
•Demonstrated skill in writing ability and grammar usage as well as editing logical, detailed and analytical profiles and reports.
•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 the university's goals and initiatives.
•Demonstrated 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.
Primary Function:
1. Identify and profile potential major gift donors to Vanderbilt University to enhance the university's fundraising efforts.
2. Collaborate and strategize with colleagues, clients and key administrators regarding prospect identification.
3. Provide clients with written reports containing analysis of information gathered from public sources and recommended courses of action for specific donors.
4. Report to the Director of Research and Prospect Development (RPD).
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Provide prospect identification and research needs for an assigned group of development officers (clients) enabling them to meet and exceed fundraising goals.
2. Collaborate routinely with clients to develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and overall fundraising strategies.
3. Consult with clients to determine feasibility of research requests and special projects. Negotiate project scopes and deadlines directly with clients.
4. Advise development officers of database segmentation opportunities. Design and implement segmentation strategies to uncover new prospects.
5. 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.
6. As requested by clients, provide briefing materials to the chancellor, deans, Board of Trust members, and other key university administrators regarding major donors/prospects.
7. Provide guidance and leadership to research analysts and new staff through formal and informal mentoring activities.
8. Possess high-level of knowledge and understanding of the donor database.
9. Review local and national news data from internet-based and published periodicals. Send articles/alerts to clients as appropriate.
10. Utilize news alerts and push technology to review local and national news from internet - based sources. Review published periodicals, annual reports and ranking lists to glean relevant information; forward relevant articles/news to clients as appropriate.
11. Notify data maintenance staff and clients (as appropriate) to new prospect/donor information so that it can be appropriately updated in Advance.
12. Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information at all times. Uphold DAR policies regarding confidential information.
13. Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines as indicated by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) as well as university guidelines.
14. Manage special tasks and projects as assigned.
15. Produce and deliver service to clients based on departmental product standards within agreed upon timelines.
16. Maintain professional working relationships with clients and colleagues.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week).
Shift hours are 8:00am - 5:00pm; Monday thru Friday.
Salary is dependent upon years of education and experience.
Background screens will be performed and education will be verified prior to employment. Please be prepared to provide required information and/or documentation.
Vanderbilt is a smoke-free workplace in compliance with the Non-Smoker Protection Act, Tennessee Code Annotated 39-17-1801-1810. In accordance with that law and Vanderbilt policy, smoking is prohibited in all buildings on Vanderbilt property and on the grounds of the campus with the exception of designated outdoor smoking areas.
Interested applicants must apply at http://vanderbilt.jobs/ (requisition number RMB33697) by 11/4/2011 to be considered.
2. Research Analyst; Classification: Development Analyst II
Application time frame: closes Friday, November 4, 2011
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience
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.
Vanderbilt University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action.
To apply for this position, go to the following link: http://vanderbilt.jobs/ Under “Job Category” select “Professional Non-licensed.” The position is listed as a Research Analyst (Development and Alumni Relations), Requisition Number RMB33697.
This position will be posted on the Vanderbilt Human Resources website until Friday, November 11.
