Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst
Full Time
Cheney, WA 99004
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Working Title
Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst
Posting Number
2023004CP
Position Information
Classification Title
Management Analyst 4
Classification Code
109L
RCW Exemption Criteria
No Exemption
EWU Position Number
C99191
CUPA Code
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
BU 1
% Full Time
100
Salary / Wage Range
CS - 60
Salary Information
$64,476 – $86,736/year
Anticipated Start Date
03/16/2023
Term of Appointment
12 months per year
Location
Cheney campus
County
Spokane
Project Description
Project Duration
Background Check
Yes - Access to Funds or other items of value
Responsible HR User
Kenlyn Mackey
Responsible HR User Email address
kmackey2@ewu.edu
Posting Text
Job Summary
Eastern Washington University is currently recruiting for a
Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst (Management Analyst 4). This person will
work with Advancement Staff and the AVP for Philanthropy to research, prepare, and provide profiles and reports, both in-depth and otherwise, on potential and identified annual and campaign major gift prospects including individuals, private foundations, and corporations. Provides oversight of the database related applications by ensuring data integrity and providing leadership/training on the effective use of the software to others within the university environment.
Essential Duties include:
Essential Duties include:
- Proactively identifies new and high-level annual and campaign major gift leads and prospects through electronic alerts, analysis, screening information, data mining techniques, push technology, demographic searches, etc.
- Prepares prospect reports for use by senior staff and development officers and serves as prospect tracking and record keeping processes lead.
- Maintains and analyzes prospective and upgraded donor data and develops current and prospective donor lists and data. Produces current and prospective donor profiles and helps determine appropriate solicitation ranges.
- Leads list management of development officer’s portfolios regarding movement of qualified/disqualified leads, treatment in database, communication streams, etc.
- Provides research support for major gifts prospects with university leadership staff, such as President, Provost, Deans, etc.
- Reviews and refreshes prospect pool each campaign year, or more often as directed by AVP for Philanthropy, adding leads and prospects with $10,000+ estimated capacity to development officer’s portfolios.
- Maintains accuracy and integrity of Blackbaud database and ensures functionality of data interface with Millennium.
- Trains end users, such as development officers and university staff, on the proper use of Blackbaud.
- Develops and maintains policies and procedures outlining prospect research and donor profile report standards.
- Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and standards for Blackbaud access and records maintenance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
On top of salary, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/ .
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.
Diversity Statement
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Conditions of Employment
This position will require an individual who performs well under pressure and can meet multiple deadlines while working on several concurrent projects.
- During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
- All new employees must comply with EWU immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR and proof they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs COVID-19 Vaccination and Exemption Information link: https://inside.ewu.edu/rcp/risk-management/covid19-protocols/
- Upon hire employees will complete our required Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training. Online training can be accessed at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/
- This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 15 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach, and sit as needed for office and computer work.
- Wrist and hand movements required as needed for keyboarding.
- Ability to be mobile campus wide for appropriate business needs.
If you would like to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis form, which describes the physical and mental demands of the position, please contact Kenlyn Mackey at kmackey2@ewu.edu.
Pre-Placement Physical
No
Hearing Test
No
Medical Monitoring Post Hire
No
Protective Equipment
None anticipated
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree specializing in Business Administration or a related field or combination of relevant education and experience.
- Minimum of three years experience in prospect research
- Intermediate knowledge of donor types and understanding of fundraising processes and donor cycles.
- Proficient in MS office (intermediate level)
- Work independently with little or no supervision or collaboratively as a member of a team as appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize high volume of information and problem-solving
- Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity
Preferred Qualifications
- Fundraising/development experience and non-profit experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with relational databases such as Microsoft Dynamics CRM or Blackbaud.
- Knowledge of information systems including a variety of software, internet, and various databases, and knowledge of prospect research ethics, including statements by APRA and CASE.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical and research skills. Advanced proficiency in conducting donor research, with experience in recognizing assessing wealth indicators and giving capacity as well as identifying prospects.
- Proficiency in locating relevant information in a variety of formats, including: electronic, hard copy, telephone calls, conversations with staff and faculty; then consolidating it in a well-organized report format.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of staff to solve complex problems.
- Demonstrated adaptability and excellent planning and organizing skills that demonstrate the ability to manage multiple simultaneous requests for information and prioritize those requests to meet deadlines.
- Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) that include sensitivity to donor information.
- Strong collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to effectively relate to a diverse audience.
- Detail oriented and demonstrated ability to quickly and concisely synthesize large amount of information.
Work Schedule Type
Regular
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Posting Date
02/07/2023
Open Until Further Notice
No
Closing Date
02/21/2023
Screening to Begin
Immediately
Special Instructions to Applicants
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting
before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
- Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
- Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. Please list at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
- Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. You will be asked to attach a diversity response as part of the online application process: Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Application Types Accepted
Application
Job Duties
% of Time
100
Responsibility / Duty
- Proactively identifies new and high-level annual and campaign major gift leads and prospects through electronic alerts, analysis, screening information, data mining techniques, push technology, demographic searches, etc.
- Prepares prospect reports for use by senior staff and development officers and serves as prospect tracking and record keeping processes lead.
- Maintains and analyzes prospective and upgraded donor data and develops current and prospective donor lists and data. Produces current and prospective donor profiles and helps determine appropriate solicitation ranges.
- Leads list management of development officer’s portfolios regarding movement of qualified/disqualified leads, treatment in database, communication streams, etc.
- Provides research support for major gifts prospects with university leadership staff, such as President, Provost, Deans, etc.
- Reviews and refreshes prospect pool each campaign year, or more often as directed by AVP for Philanthropy, adding leads and prospects with $10,000+ estimated capacity to development officer’s portfolios.
- Maintains accuracy and integrity of Blackbaud database and ensures functionality of data interface with Millennium.
- Trains end users, such as development officers and university staff, on the proper use of Blackbaud.
- Develops and maintains policies and procedures outlining prospect research and donor profile report standards.
- Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and standards for Blackbaud access and records maintenance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Function Indicator
Yes
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