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 university’s fundraising efforts, for the University’s medical center.
• 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
Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in university advancement/development operations; specific
experience in support of an academic medical center or health-related
organization preferred.
• 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.
• Understanding of HIPAA requirements preferred.
Vanderbilt University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and
affirmative action.
To apply for this position, go to the following link: http://vanderbilt.jobs/.
Under “Job Category” select “Professional Non-licensed.” The position is listed
as a Development Analyst II, Requisition Number SC20397.
This position will be posted on the Vanderbilt Human Resources website until
April 25, 2010.
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