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The Prospect Research and Data Analyst position plays a critical role in supporting fundraising efforts by providing in-depth research, data analysis, and actionable insights on prospective donors. This position is responsible for gathering and interpreting data from a variety of sources to identify giving potential, assess donor engagement opportunities, and support portfolio development for frontline fundraisers. This position collaborates closely with the Development team to inform strategy, optimize donor targeting, and enhance campaign planning through reliable and timely data.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive prospect research to identify new major gift prospects and assess giving capacity
Analyze internal and external data sources to provide actionable insights on donor trends and engagement patterns
Prepare detailed prospect profiles and briefing materials for fundraisers and leadership
Develop and maintain prospect scoring models and segmentation tools to prioritize outreach efforts
Collaborate with Development Officers to support pipeline development and campaign initiatives
Generate regular and ad‑hoc reports on fundraising metrics, donor activity, opportunity activity and action reporting
Assist in data cleansing, validation, and system optimization to ensure accurate and reliable information
Stay current on best practices in prospect research, data analytics, and philanthropic trends
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under deadlines
Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools
Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability
Knowledge of CRM/database management (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)
High attention to detail and accuracy skills
Work Hours
8:00am – 5:00pm, Mon. – Fri.
Occasional weekend and evening hours as needed
Reference Process Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
Social Media website
Indeed
Other employment website (please specify below)
Employee Referral (please specify below)
Local newspaper (please specify below)
Professional journal (please specify below)
Other source (please specify below)
Please specify: (Open Ended Question)
* Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
Not a current Troy University employee
Current part‑time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
Current full‑time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
Current full‑time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Unofficial Transcript 1
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Troy University participates in eVerify.
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The Prospect Research and Data Analyst position plays a critical role in supporting fundraising efforts by providing in-depth research, data analysis, and actionable insights on prospective donors. This position is responsible for gathering and interpreting data from a variety of sources to identify giving potential, assess donor engagement opportunities, and support portfolio development for frontline fundraisers. This position collaborates closely with the Development team to inform strategy, optimize donor targeting, and enhance campaign planning through reliable and timely data.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive prospect research to identify new major gift prospects and assess giving capacity
Analyze internal and external data sources to provide actionable insights on donor trends and engagement patterns
Prepare detailed prospect profiles and briefing materials for fundraisers and leadership
Develop and maintain prospect scoring models and segmentation tools to prioritize outreach efforts
Collaborate with Development Officers to support pipeline development and campaign initiatives
Generate regular and ad‑hoc reports on fundraising metrics, donor activity, opportunity activity and action reporting
Assist in data cleansing, validation, and system optimization to ensure accurate and reliable information
Stay current on best practices in prospect research, data analytics, and philanthropic trends
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under deadlines
Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools
Critical thinking and problem‑solving ability
Knowledge of CRM/database management (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)
High attention to detail and accuracy skills
Work Hours
8:00am – 5:00pm, Mon. – Fri.
Occasional weekend and evening hours as needed
Reference Process Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
Social Media website
Indeed
Other employment website (please specify below)
Employee Referral (please specify below)
Local newspaper (please specify below)
Professional journal (please specify below)
Other source (please specify below)
Please specify: (Open Ended Question)
* Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
Not a current Troy University employee
Current part‑time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
Current full‑time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
Current full‑time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
* Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Unofficial Transcript 1
Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Troy University participates in eVerify.
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