Overview
Position summary
The
Development Research Analyst is responsible for conducting research on
potential and current donors to support the fundraising efforts of the Advancement
and Alumni Relations office. This position develops donor profiles, analyzes
giving potential, prepares briefings and provides strategic recommendations to
enhance fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong research
and analytical skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal
skills.
Principal Accountabilities
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Conduct research on
potential high net worth individual donors using internal and external
databases
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Prepare detailed
profiles/briefings for the VP/President and frontline fundraisers on prospects
including net worth analysis, affiliations, interests, and philanthropic
history
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Identify qualified new
donor prospects through data analytics and modeling
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Provide analysis and
ratings on donor capacity, propensity, and overall giving potential
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Monitor donors’ assets,
interests, and life events and update research profiles accordingly
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Research corporate giving
programs, grantmaking history, and foundation board affiliations to identify
new corporate and foundation funding prospects
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Prepare corporate donor
profiles outlining business interests, financials, leadership bios, and past
philanthropic gifts
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Identify granting patterns,
priorities, and budget cycles for corporate and private foundations
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Monitor Requests for
Proposals (RFPs) from corporate and foundation sources
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Deliver strategic briefings
and recommendations to major gift fundraising teams’ pre-solicitation
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Conduct research on
university alumni who are in leadership roles at corporations, foundations, or
large family funds
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Identify alumni who could
serve as advocates and build relationships between institutional advancement
team and their affiliated company/foundation
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Research alumni giving
history and analyze capacity to make major gifts back to the university
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Maintain comprehensive
files and tracking systems on all fundraising prospects
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Continuously expand
research capabilities and utilize new tools and resources
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Comply with industry
ethics, legal standards, and data privacy policies
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Ensure that information is
updated and saved on the database.
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Support other tasks as
assigned by VP and AVP to ensure effective operations of the wider LAU team.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
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Bachelor degree or equivalent is required
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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3+ years professional experience in advancement
services, prospect research, or analytics
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Expertise conducting donor due diligence and
financial profiling
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Proficiency with research databases like WealthEngine, DonorSearch, GuideStar, etc.
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Strong analytical, writing,
and presentation abilities
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Highly organized and
detail-oriented
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Ability to handle
confidential information discreetly
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Proficient in English
Required Skills
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Independently apply judgement to assess and evaluate
fundraising prospects from the global market to identify prospects for LAU.
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Exceptional written and verbal English language skills.
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The ability to work in Arabic language is a plus
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Exceptional time management, organizational and
interpersonal skills with experience of working with and influencing senior
staff members
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Excellent attention to detail and the ability to edit others
work
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Willingness to work evenings and weekends in support of the
wider department is required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and
PowerPoint)