Prospect Management Analyst

The LSU Foundation is seeking a curious and passionate professional for the position of Prospect Management Analyst. Focused on data-driven decision making and strong relationship building, the Analyst will be responsible for the health and wealth of fundraiser portfolios and will provide insight to LSU Foundation leadership on topics including donor behaviors, campaign capacity, and development officer activity.

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU Foundation

<p>The mission of the LSU Foundation is to inspire and shepherd philanthropic giving to LSU and build long-lasting relationships with donors who bring life to current and emerging university priorities. Its desire is to support LSU in its quest to enhance the student experience, provide working capital to recruit and retain world-class faculty and staff, support life- changing research, and drive economic development. The Foundation is dedicated to stewarding each gift to maximize donors&rsquo; impact on making LSU one of the best universities in the world.</p> http://www.lsufoundation.org/jobs

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Full-Time

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

Overview: <p>The individual selected for this position will be a critical member of a growing team looking to revamp the approach to prospect management. Focused on data-driven decision making and strong relationship building, the Prospect Management Analyst will be responsible for the health and wealth of fundraiser portfolios and will provide analysis and insight to LSU Foundation leadership on topics including donor behaviors, campaign capacity, and development officer activity.&nbsp;</p> <p>You may have a background in fundraising, you may be an analyst, you may be a full-time pastry chef with a passion for spreadsheets. Regardless of your background, you have a passion for data and analysis, an interest in fundraising and building relationships, and a willingness to help build the plane as you fly it. This opportunity will provide the right individual with the opportunity to:&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Cultivate curiosity</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with other creative, curious people who want to know what the data are telling us; and why.&nbsp;</li> <li>Be passionate about fundraising&nbsp;</li> <li>Utilize data analysis and relationship building skills to connect the right prospects to the right fundraisers and initiatives.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Love our data</strong></p> <ul> <li>Take the initiative to improve data collection and cleanliness at every opportunity and recognize that our analysis is only as good as our data.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><strong>Catalyze cultural change</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work with the Advancement Services team to catalyze positive changes in relationships between prospect management and fundraisers. Embody the credo, &ldquo;We are fundraisers too!"</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</strong></p> <p><strong>Complex Analysis &amp; Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyzes donor trends based on region, funding interests, and other factors pertinent to the cultivation and solicitation process.</li> <li>Provides analysis on collected assignments, contact, proposal, pledge and gift data to determine target areas for prospect pool growth.</li> <li>Interprets prospect and donor information and facilitates communication regarding prospects to staff of all levels and technical abilities. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Performs analysis to assess the effectiveness of overall strategies and provides ongoing training to staff on tracking and managing their fundraising activities and reporting.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reporting &amp; Data Maintenance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Works closely with Director to develop ad-hoc database queries that identify and segment target populations in Advance, while analyzing prospect and donor constituencies.</li> <li>Extracts data and develops designs of visual reports based on the needs of the division and senior staff around prospect management, engagement measurement, pipeline development, key performance indicators, activity forecasting, and bench-marking.</li> <li>Creates and updates prospect profiles and maintains prospect records.</li> <li>Works closely with Research to incorporate new prospects into portfolios and aids in the referral of prospect information to fundraising units.</li> <li>In conjunction with the Director, works closely with the Advancement Services technology staff to standardize and systematize routine reports, dashboards and metrics.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Development Support &amp; Training</strong></p> <ul> <li>Under the general direction of the Director, develops planning tools, reports, presentations and trainings to enhance team building and address the business needs of the development officers.</li> <li>Collaborates with the technical trainer on specialized training sessions in response to specific needs ornew technology.</li> <li>Ensures follow-up on moves management tasks and action items with Development Officers</li> <li>Develops and maintains training and instructional materials related to Prospect Management and Tracking.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <div class="job-listing-header"><strong>Requirements</strong></div> <div data-bind="html: Job.Requirements"> <ul> <li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university</li> <li>At least two years of work experience in a professional setting</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Experience working in a higher education or philanthropic environment</li> </ul> </div>