University of New England
The Prospect Research Associate supports the Institutional Advancement team by conducting research on individual, corporate, and foundation prospects; assisting with data management and integrity; and preparing reports and profiles to inform fundraising activities.
This role works under the direction of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, collaborating with fundraisers, university leadership, Career Readiness, and academic deans to ensure accurate and timely information is available for donor engagement, portfolio management, principal and major gift support, and institutional partnership tracking.
About the University of New England UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one‑of‑a‑kind study‑abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to
8%
retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
Educational benefits:
UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full‑time service.
50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full‑time service.
Responsibilities
Conduct research on individual, corporate, and foundation prospects using established tools and resources.
Prepare profiles, briefings, and reports for fundraisers and university leadership as directed.
Assist with maintaining and updating prospect records in the fundraising CRM.
Support the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Board of Trustees Trusteeship Committee meetings by preparing meeting collateral and taking minutes.
Assist the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and the University President in their work with principal gift prospects by entering actions into the fundraising CRM, identifying new prospects, and supporting related research and administrative tasks.
Serve as the point person for collecting and tracking data on corporate partners, collaborating with Career Readiness and academic deans to support institutional relationship management and reporting.
Support Major Gift Officers (MGOs) by conducting prospect research, assisting with moves management tracking, and helping maintain and update donor portfolios in the fundraising CRM.
Follow established procedures for prospect management and data privacy.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of prospect data in the fundraising CRM through regular review and updates.
Respond to ad‑hoc research requests from advancement staff in a timely and professional manner.
Stay current with best practices in prospect research and data management through ongoing professional development.
Collaborate with team members to support donor‑related initiatives and events.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of prospect research or library science experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Strong information literacy skills, including knowledge of industry‑standard search techniques and software, and ability to navigate resources on the web (such as social media and business websites).
Understanding of prospect development and management concepts.
Experience with fundraising CRMs (preferably The Raiser’s EdgeNXT, ResearchPoint, Target Analytics).
Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote).
Ability to work independently and proactively on concurrent projects and collaboratively with others.
Strong planning, communication, time management and organizational skills.
Previous experience in advancement/development preferred.
General understanding of fundraising terminology and practices.
General understanding of higher education organizational structure and administrative operations.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of University personnel, students, and/or outside individuals/organizations.
Adherence to the American Prospect Research Association (APRA’s) Code of Ethics and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which includes sensitivity to confidential information.
EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
Additional Note This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship.
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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This role works under the direction of the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, collaborating with fundraisers, university leadership, Career Readiness, and academic deans to ensure accurate and timely information is available for donor engagement, portfolio management, principal and major gift support, and institutional partnership tracking.
About the University of New England UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one‑of‑a‑kind study‑abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands‑on learning, empowering students to positively impact a world full of challenges. We are the state’s top provider of health professionals and home to Maine’s only medical and dental colleges, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care programs, and nationally recognized programs in the marine sciences, the natural and social sciences, business, the humanities, and the arts.
Benefits Overview
Multiple health and dental plan options, plus vision coverage.
Up to
8%
retirement plan match.
Generous leave time, including vacation, sick, and personal time, and 12+ holidays per year.
Educational benefits:
UNE tuition waiver for employees, spouses, and domestic partners.
UNE tuition waiver for dependents of employees with 1 year of full‑time service.
50% tuition reduction if less than 1 year of full‑time service.
Responsibilities
Conduct research on individual, corporate, and foundation prospects using established tools and resources.
Prepare profiles, briefings, and reports for fundraisers and university leadership as directed.
Assist with maintaining and updating prospect records in the fundraising CRM.
Support the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Board of Trustees Trusteeship Committee meetings by preparing meeting collateral and taking minutes.
Assist the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and the University President in their work with principal gift prospects by entering actions into the fundraising CRM, identifying new prospects, and supporting related research and administrative tasks.
Serve as the point person for collecting and tracking data on corporate partners, collaborating with Career Readiness and academic deans to support institutional relationship management and reporting.
Support Major Gift Officers (MGOs) by conducting prospect research, assisting with moves management tracking, and helping maintain and update donor portfolios in the fundraising CRM.
Follow established procedures for prospect management and data privacy.
Ensure accuracy and integrity of prospect data in the fundraising CRM through regular review and updates.
Respond to ad‑hoc research requests from advancement staff in a timely and professional manner.
Stay current with best practices in prospect research and data management through ongoing professional development.
Collaborate with team members to support donor‑related initiatives and events.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of prospect research or library science experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Strong information literacy skills, including knowledge of industry‑standard search techniques and software, and ability to navigate resources on the web (such as social media and business websites).
Understanding of prospect development and management concepts.
Experience with fundraising CRMs (preferably The Raiser’s EdgeNXT, ResearchPoint, Target Analytics).
Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote).
Ability to work independently and proactively on concurrent projects and collaboratively with others.
Strong planning, communication, time management and organizational skills.
Previous experience in advancement/development preferred.
General understanding of fundraising terminology and practices.
General understanding of higher education organizational structure and administrative operations.
Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of University personnel, students, and/or outside individuals/organizations.
Adherence to the American Prospect Research Association (APRA’s) Code of Ethics and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which includes sensitivity to confidential information.
EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
Additional Note This position is not eligible for H‑1B visa sponsorship.
Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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