Description
The Senior/Prospect Development Analyst is a member of the team within University Advancement that provides insights supporting prospect identification, fundraiser portfolio construction, relationship management, and overall prospecting strategies. The (Senior) Prospect Development Analyst will join a team of professionals who bring diverse skills and experience in both prospect research and management to deliver best-in-class internal consulting across the entire advancement organization. This position may work closely with one or several teams of frontline fundraisers.
Primary duties:
- Provide detailed written research on constituents that is utilized by Development staff and University leadership.
- Evaluate the philanthropic capacity of prospective donors.
- Monitor a variety of research sources, including websites, government documents, newspapers, databases, wealth screenings, and leads from development staff.
- Partner with gift officers to establish new portfolios; refine and augment existing portfolios; and transition portfolios following staffing changes.
- Utilize data to enhance prospect discovery efforts and prioritize donors for qualification by development staff.
- Analyze gift officer portfolio activity to evaluate the success of outreach strategy.
- Foster a process-oriented mindset on the Prospect Development team, which may include documenting business procedures, centralizing resources, and increasing efficiency.
- Proofread other Prospect Development team members’ work for clarity and accuracy.
- Create ad-hoc lists and deliverables for individuals/teams across the organization that inform strategy.
- Utilize CRM querying tools for a variety of requests, including ad-hoc prospect lists or batch uploads.
Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with relevant experience:
Prospect Development Analyst level 1 (1-3 years’ experience): $59,400 - $74,250
Prospect Development Analyst level 2 (3-5 years’ experience): $65,550- $81,950
Senior Prospect Development Analyst (5+ years’ experience): $72,450 - $90,550
Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of related professional experience for the first-level Analyst; 3-5 years of related professional experience for the second-level Analyst; or 5+ years of related professional experience for the Senior level. The ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize biographical and financial data is a key prerequisite. An understanding of databases, along with the ability to analyze and present data, is beneficial. Experience with moderately advanced Excel and/or Blackbaud CRM is a plus. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered.
Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and project management skills are required. A sense of curiosity, self-motivation, and a team-oriented approach are also key prerequisites. This position involves work with highly confidential information where complete discretion is required.
Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education, and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.
The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to build diverse teams reflecting our community: students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.
