Prospect Research Analyst

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at Enterprise Square, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Manager, Prospect Management & Research (PMR), the Prospect Research Analyst plays a key role in supporting development and alumni relations activities at the University of Alberta.

As a Prospect Research Analyst, you will help our fundraising colleagues build and enhance relationships with new and existing donors by identifying new prospects and delivering targeted fundraising insights on individuals, corporations and foundations.

You will deliver risk assessment research that enables fundraisers and leadership to make informed decisions about matters that impact the reputation of the university.

You will partner directly with specific fundraising areas (faculties and units) to deliver timely and accurate prospect research services, and contribute ideas that uplift the approaches and best practices of the Prospect Management & Research team.

If you have a strong attention to detail, a natural curiosity to dig deeper and learn more about our donors and alumni, and the desire to collaboratively partner with development and alumni relations colleagues towards fundraising success, then this could be the role for you!

Prospect Identification

• Identifies and evaluates potential donors by analyzing wealth capacity, philanthropic affinity, and university engagement using both internal and external sources.
• Designs and refines effective research strategies based on portfolio or project needs, determined in consultation with fundraising colleagues.

Client Requests

• Partners with development and alumni relations colleagues to conduct and deliver research on prospects and donors enabling movement through the donor gift continuum.
• Delivers information in formats aligned to internal best practice and appropriate to the specific audience.

Risk Assessment Research

• Conducts risk assessment research in accordance with current guidelines to support informed decision making on matters related to the university’s reputation.

Data Management

• Updates and maintains documentation in internal database (Advance) in accordance with current standards, focused on data accuracy and fulsome institutional records.

• Diploma or degree required, preferably in business or library science. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 5 years relevant experience, either in a professional or post-secondary institution.
• Knowledge of fundraising related aspects of a post-secondary educational institution strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Google Suite.
• Experience working within a database structure and utilizing reporting tools, online resources, and subscription tools for fundraising research.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated high-level skills in conducting comprehensive research, analyzing high volumes of information, and delivering findings in a manner appropriate to the project or deliverable.
• Clear, concise, and organized written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated talent for strategically adapting messaging for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently within established procedures while knowing when to escalate issues.
• Demonstrates a proactive, service-oriented mindset, leveraging exceptional interpersonal skills to foster collaboration and drive high-impact, consistent results that advance the goals of Development & Alumni Relations.
• Detail oriented and exercises sound judgment and discretion in maintaining confidential information, accurate records, and reliable data/ information to support fundraising activities.
• Familiarity with fundraising information resources, techniques of prospect research, wealth indicators and fundraising strategies would be an asset.

Application Instructions

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This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.