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Job Description - Analyst, Prospect Management and Research (2500198) Analyst, Prospect Management and Research Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume): Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Two (2) years of full-time professional experience. Experience working in higher education, non-profit, or related fields. Proficiency using Microsoft Excel data functions (i.e. pivot tables and formulas) and/or Google Sheets. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in prospect research, development, fundraising, data analysis, and/or related fields. Experience with prospect research software (i.e. Wealth Screenings, LexisNexis, WealthEngine, Hoover’s, etc.). Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar relational database. Experience working with ethics statements by APRA, Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and/or other related associations. Brief Description of Duties: The Analyst, Prospect Management and Research, supports the Prospect Management and Research team by conducting in-depth research and analysis on individuals, corporations, and foundations to advance Stony Brook University’s goals. This includes assessing prospects’ capacity to give (financial ability), affinity (connection to the organization), and propensity (likelihood to donate). They will identify prospect pools, monitor relevant public information sources, and analyze donor data to uncover potential major gift prospects or predict giving trends. Leveraging research initiatives established by the Senior Director and utilizing both internal and external data sources, the Analyst collaborates with teams such as Data Services and Development to enhance fundraising strategies. Additional duties as assigned. Prospect Research and Data Analysis: Analyze data from varied sources to enhance the Advancement team’s understanding of current and potential major gift prospects and improve donor and alumni outreach efforts. Support the identification and evaluation of prospects. Prepare tailored documents such as profiles, biographies, and project summaries, ensuring style, grammar, and content are appropriate for specific audiences. Conduct high-level research on constituents using ethical intelligence-gathering techniques and a variety of sources, including online databases, internet resources, library and government records, and other external repositories of public information. Prospect Data Tracking and Integrity: Maintain a high level of data accuracy and integrity, ensuring all elements are properly communicated and archived for future reporting and retrieval. Manage data with the utmost sensitivity, adhering to Stony Brook Foundation and University policies and procedures. Handle highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact, upholding donor trust and data integrity at all times. Prospect Management: Assist the Development department with fundraising initiatives by identifying and reviewing prospects for campaign and ongoing programmatic support. Update and monitor the donor continuum, including contacts, solicitations, proposal schedules, and prospect assignments. Ensure prospect knowledge updates—such as ratings, interests, and linkages acquired through research—are accurately preserved and maintained in a database accessible to campus-wide fundraising staff, supporting future cultivation strategies. Growth and Development: Pursue opportunities for personal and team growth, enhancing performance and contributing to organizational success. Share insights and best practices while fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team. Special Notes: The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. This is a full-time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632-6280 or visit OEA. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here . Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work. The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Job Number: 2500198 Official Job Title: Administrative Staff Assistant II Job Field: Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical) Primary Location: Department/Hiring Area: Advancement Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Shift Shift Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Posting Start Date: Feb 10, 2025 Posting End Date: Feb 25, 2025, 4:59:00 AM Appointment Type: Regular Salary Grade: E2 SBU Area: The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook #J-18808-Ljbffr Stony Brook University

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