Research Analyst, University Development Office
POSTED: January 11, 2018
BUSINESS: Purdue Research Foundation
LOCATION: Purdue University campus
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
START DATE: Immediate Availability
Essential Functions:
- Identify and rate new prospects in order to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Write reports, briefing materials, summaries, or profiles as needed by University officers and key volunteers to further Purdue’s fundraising programs.
- Assist development officers in evaluating prospects based on estimated net wealth, giving capacities, as well as other factors, in order to create cultivation and solicitation strategies for prospects.
- Assist development officers and their staff by training them in the use of research materials, on-line databases, prospect management functions of Ellucian’s Advance and Reeher, and other tools for prospect research and prospect management.
- Coordinate with development officers and staff to strategize activities regarding prospects/donors and to share information appropriately by using the prospect management program, by attending unit, individual, corporate, and foundation campaign meetings, and by other identified means.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the University Development Office’s records (on-line alumni/development database and documents) contain accurate and complete information.
- Consult with and advise the Information Services staff and other development offices or departments, as needed, during implementation of Ellucian’s Advance upgrades and electronic screening implementation.
- Participate in other appropriate projects, as determined and assigned by the Director or Associate Director.