Prospect Research Analyst

Reporting to the Associate Director, Research & Prospect Management, the Prospect Research Analyst is an integral member of the Rutgers University Foundation fundraising and engagement process. The Prospect Research Analyst is responsible for engagement portfolio oversight, and identifying, researching, and analyzing potential prospects to meet the needs of the diverse Schools/Units that make up the Rutgers Development Teams. The Analyst plays an impactful role in supporting productivity and success of engagement and fundraising efforts.

Essential Functions

• Support prospect management systems and process training for foundation staff.
• Validate and streamline the movement of potential prospects to development teams identified from both internal and external channels.
• Analyze and interpret business and financial information from fundraising information systems and external financial, news, biographic sources, social media and other sources as appropriate.
• Compile biographic, business, philanthropic, and financial data on individuals into concise, analytical reports; enter data and maintain individual records in fundraising information systems as necessary.
• Deliver relevant information and insights to unit personnel through direct meetings and conversations.
• Through meetings, conversations, conferences, listservs, industry publications and networking, continue to develop industry knowledge to keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices for prospect research and identification, and implement new approaches as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings as required and actively contribute to the success of the team.
• Using relevant research tools, track news alerts on selected priority prospects by setting up automated Internet-based alerts. Share information and news alerts according to expected distribution protocols.
• Safeguard the confidentiality of constituent information at all times and uphold departmental policies regarding confidential information. Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of University Advancement, the University, and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA).
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency Aptitudes

Leadership

• Responsible for complex projects with guidance by leadership
• Develop comprehensive project leadership (own all project components)

Autonomy

• Create, manage, and execute critical elements for the department/project/program
• Perform project analysis; devise and implement process improvements to optimize outcomes

Complexity

• Scope of work is highly visible and is pan-University or pan-foundation
• Subject matter expert of department/project/program operations

Strategy

• Assist with strategy development, projects, and proposals
• Begin leading strategy sessions
• Responsible for operational tasks for the project/program

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree and/or 2 years of professional experience in fundraising, alumni relations, non-profit organizations, event planning, higher education, or related fields.

Working Conditions

This position requires clarity of focus while juggling complex projects or deadlines with little physical effort. Will work evenings, weekends, or odd hours to meet organizational commitments. Typical working conditions with an absence of disagreeable elements. This position requires some early mornings and late evenings to accommodate meetings, travel, events, and external constituent’s schedules.

Workplace Arrangements

This is classified as an office-centric hybrid position. Colleagues working under an office-centric hybrid arrangement have a primary workstation in a university or foundation location and are in the office between one and five days a week. The frequency with which they are present in the office depends on their role and function and the interdependency of other functions.

Compensation and Benefits
The position is budgeted for an annual salary of $55,000. In addition to salary, Rutgers University Foundation offers: 

• Office-centric hybrid work schedule
• Comprehensive medical
• Comprehensive no cost dental, and no cost vision insurance for employee and dependents
• 403(b) plan with matching employer contribution
• Accrual of three weeks of annual vacation time, in addition to five wellness days and fifteen sick days per year
• Nine holidays, as well as four floating holidays
• Significant tuition reductions
• Professional development is highly valued at the Rutgers University Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization to develop new skills and abilities for professional career progression.
• $40 monthly cell phone reimbursement

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Foundation policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants. The Foundation prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and/or local laws. Equal employment opportunity applies to hiring, placement, transfer, promotion, demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment, treatment during employment, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, layoff, or termination.