DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS (DAR)
VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Research Analyst
Classification: Development Analyst II
Primary Function
Identify and profile potential major gift donors to Vanderbilt
University to enhance the universitys fundraising efforts.
Collaborate and strategize with colleagues, clients and key
administrators regarding prospect identification.
Provide clients with written reports containing analysis of
information gathered from public sources and recommended courses of action
for specific donors.
Report to the Director of Research and Prospect Development (RPD).
Primary Responsibilities
Provide prospect identification and research needs for an assigned
group of development officers (clients) enabling them to meet and exceed
fundraising goals.
Collaborate routinely with clients to develop prospect
identification, cultivation, solicitation and overall fundraising
strategies.
Consult with clients to determine feasibility of research requests
and special projects. Negotiate project scopes and deadlines directly
with clients.
Advise development officers of database segmentation
opportunities. Design and implement segmentation strategies to uncover
new prospects.
Identify new prospects using traditional and novel prospect
research techniques and tools including periodical and electronic resource
screening and/or information provided by the prospect, his/her
organization and or peers. Notify clients of new potential prospects
consistent with established DAR policies.
As requested by clients, provide briefing materials to the
chancellor, deans, Board of Trust members, and other key university
administrators regarding major donors/prospects.
Possess high-level of knowledge and understanding of the donor
database.
Review local and national news data from internet-based and
published periodicals. Send articles/alerts to clients as appropriate.
Notify data maintenance staff and clients (as appropriate) to new
prospect/donor information so that it can be appropriately updated in
Advance.
Safeguard the confidentiality of donor information at all times.
Uphold DAR policies regarding confidential information.
Adhere to ethical and confidentiality guidelines as indicated by
the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) as well
as university guidelines.
Manage special projects as assigned.
Produce and deliver service to clients based on departmental
product standards within agreed upon timelines.
Maintain professional working relationships with clients and
colleagues.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree and at least two years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in university advancement/development operations.
Ability to analyze, interpret, synthesize and present complex
information effectively.
Ability to design and implement data-mining initiatives to
identify and/or stratify potential major gift prospects.
Solid judgment, sensitivity, and discretion in handling
confidential information and situations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and staff,
particularly in support of medical center goals and initiatives.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, set priorities
and meet multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated proficiency in usage of electronic research tools and
techniques, including use of push technology for news alerts.
Demonstrated proficiency in efficient and effective internet
search methodologies.
Demonstrated proficiency in use of computer applications and
databases.
Knowledge of SunGard Advance database.
Exemplary communication, organizational and customer service
skills a must.
Vanderbilt University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity
and affirmative action.
To apply for this position, go to the following link:
http://hr.vanderbilt.edu/jobs/apps.htm. Click on "Professional/Non-
Faculty." The position is listed as a Development Analyst II, Requisition
Number RMB73005.
This position will be posted on the Vanderbilt Human Resources website
until August 29, 2008.
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