Development Analyst

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number


S15382P

Working Title


Development Analyst

Department


DAR-Prospect Research

About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university ( . The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department

Division of Development and Alumni Relations

The Division of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Georgia advances the goals, objectives, and priorities of the University by generating private financial support, building, and maintaining relationships with alumni and donors, and assisting students with career development opportunities.

Office of Research

The Office of Prospect Research supports the University's fundraising and advancement efforts by identifying, researching, and analyzing information on individuals and organizations to inform development strategy. The office delivers timely, actionable insights through research profiles, briefings, and data analysis that enable development officers to prioritize engagement and build stronger relationships with prospects and donors. As a central partner in advancement operations, the team maintains and organizes prospect data and historical information to ensure consistency, accuracy, and continuity across institutional fundraising efforts.

College/Unit/Department website


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Posting Type


External

Retirement Plan


TRS or ORP

Employment Type


Employee

Benefits Eligibility


Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time


Full Time

Work Schedule

Additional Schedule Information

8:00am-5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary

Advertised Salary


$57,200+ Commensurate qualifications and experience

Posting Date


07/01/2026

Open until filled


Yes

Closing Date

Proposed Starting Date


08/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is structured as a permanent position within the Division of Development & Alumni Relations. We are unable to sponsor a work visa for this position.

Location of Vacancy


Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( View email address on click.appcast.io ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 08.02.18.01.02.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Information

Classification Title


Prospect Researcher I

FLSA


Exempt

FTE


1.00

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of direct or related experience in prospect research, data analytics, or nonprofit fundraising support is preferred, including but not limited to donor research, data analysis, advancement services, prospect management, or development operations
• Experience in prospect research and data analysis, including the use of online research tools, databases, and related analytical resources, with familiarity in prospect research methodologies and wealth screening practices preferred
• Experience collecting, interpreting, and synthesizing data from multiple sources, including large data sets, to produce reports supporting projects and decision-making
• Experience working with CRM systems, donor management systems, or related databases preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to clearly present research findings and analytical information to a variety of audiences
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Analytics and Information Technology teams on technical projects requiring coding support, batch processing, and data system integration
• Research experience in nonprofit or higher education advancement, development/fundraising, business, law, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrates behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the University of Georgia

Position Summary

The Development Analyst is an integral member of the campus fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Prospect Research, the Development Analyst provides prospect identification, analytics support, and research support for the Division of Development & Alumni Relations (DAR). The Development Analyst creates concise, accurate, and timely ratings, strategy briefings, and profiles using biographical information, financial data, news, philanthropic history, and other public-related resources to support principal, major, and annual giving frontline fundraising efforts.

As part of a collaborative team, the Development Analyst coordinates with Prospect Management staff to ensure that the best prospects are assigned to development officers and plays a critical role in developing and cultivating relationships with Development staff. The incumbent participates in various regional and Central-wide meetings to ensure that research needs are met to advance DAR's fundraising mission. They proactively and independently plan and execute creative strategies to identify sources of major gift ($50,000+) private support using creative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies to ensure that campus-wide fundraising initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals. They develop and execute strategies to ensure that newly identified prospects are presented and assigned to appropriate campus fundraisers in a timely manner.

This position will be expected to actively participate in scheduled portfolio meetings with fundraisers, prospect managers, and leadership, and provide a strategic assessment of prospect and donor behavior and trends to inform decision-making. The Development Analyst will work closely with the Prospect Management Team, the Director of Research, and the Director of Prospect Management by utilizing appropriate information to help discover, analyze, qualify, and maintain prospects capable of making philanthropic contributions to the University. This individual will collaborate with fundraising stakeholders, build strong professional relationships, and effectively use advancement research resources and databases. This position will be expected to maintain an understanding of industry best practices in prospect development and contribute to a culture of compliance with professional standards.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Ability to compose concise, focused research documents with attention to accuracy and detail to support the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process
• Self-starter, takes the initiative, and can work independently as well as in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of initiative and follow-through
• Excellent memory for details
• Ability to organize work, coordinate projects with others, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet and negotiate deadlines
• Excellent research and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret business and financial data and information
• Sound judgment, tact, and discretion in handling confidential information
• Proficient with computers, database management, and highly skilled with internet searches
• Proficient with productivity tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong customer service skills
• Communicates and employs interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct
• Maintain the professional and ethical standards set forth for the field by the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA)

Additional Division Expectations:

• Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues of the Division of Development & Alumni Relations are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency. All employees will be held accountable for meeting the expectation of promoting a stable, productive, and healthy work environment.
• Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting are expected of all fundraisers. All fundraisers will be held accountable for meeting this expectation.

Physical Demands

• Work in a standard office environment
• Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time
• Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence
• Communicate effectively in writing, speaking, and listening
• Organize and establish priorities; Remember detail; multi-task
• Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Walk, stand, stoop, lift, kneel, climb

Is driving a responsibility of this position?


No

Is this a Position of Trust?


Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?


No

Does this position require a P-Card?


No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?


No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?


No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)


Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Prospect Research & Analytical Reporting

• Provide high-level research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a wide variety of biographical, organizational, and financial sources, including state-of-the-art online database services, library and government sources, and other external repositories of public information. Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity and linkages to campus. Evaluate research results to develop and implement further research strategies utilizing ethical intelligence-gathering techniques of the information profession.
• Compose documents (profiles, biographies, project summaries) using style, grammar, and content appropriate to specific audiences. Interpret and translate complex financial, legal, and corporate language into easily comprehensible terms while adhering to university standards of discretion and confidentiality. Extract and communicate key information that directs cultivation and solicitation strategies. Prospect knowledge, including ratings, interests, and linkages acquired through research is preserved and maintained in a complex database system that is accessible to campus-wide fundraising staff and used to develop future cultivation strategies. Summarize key findings and create actionable recommendations to appear prominently in profiles, prospect lists, and other products.
• Meet multiple deadlines while working on several concurrent projects, while always promoting and adhering to the University's development analyst policies.
• Respond to a broad spectrum of high priority projects at the request of the Director for Prospect Research. Provide investigative and analytical support for special and/or urgent requests from development officers and administrators throughout campus and in the central office.

Percentage of time


40

Duties/Responsibilities

Prospect Identification, Portfolio Strategy, & Data Analytics

• Proactively and independently plan and execute creative strategies to identify sources of major gift ($50,000+) private support using creative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies to ensure that campus-wide fundraising initiatives have sufficient prospects to meet fundraising goals. Develop and execute strategies to ensure that newly identified prospects are presented and assigned to appropriate campus fundraisers in a timely manner.
• Responsible for building prospect queries for the purpose of high-giving capacity prospect identification, by utilizing data-driven software. Data mine and prioritize lists results by sorting and assessing wealth screening, in-house database mining, engagement/affinity, model scoring, and other available scoring data.
• Analyze and organize prospect data to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies, and relationships among individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Identify new prospects using news alerts and other prospecting strategies.
• Serve as a liaison to a portfolio of development directors. Collaborate and consult with diverse campus contacts including development officers, development staff, and other University staff on matters related to portfolio development, solicitation strategy formulation, and information gathering through peer screenings. Interpret results and provide direction on the segmentation and management of large groups of prospects and donors identified through the electronic screening process.
• Actively participate in scheduled portfolio meetings with fundraisers, prospect managers, and leadership and provide a strategic assessment of prospect and donor behavior and trends to inform decision-making.
• Assign prospect referrals to development officers and be responsible for maintaining the research flow of data and information from identification to gift by providing research information, updating, and tracking changes in the database, and by making recommendations related to the assignment of prospects as well as post-assignment research and detailed financial analysis. Provide oversight for removal and re-assignment of individual, corporate and foundation prospect referrals.

Percentage of time


40

Duties/Responsibilities

Industry Monitoring, Data Management, & Operational Support

• Stay abreast of trends in prospect research, online searching, analytics, and monitor national, statewide, and regional news alerts for prospect activity and to identify new major gift prospects.
• Track and disseminate news and information about top donors and prospects.
• Respond to alerts from national wealth tracking databases by conducting proactive research to identify new major gift prospects.
• Update donor/alumni constituent records in GAIL regularly with information obtained through research.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.
• Help with work related to the campus-wide financial and fundraising database (GAIL) as needed.
• Work in a team environment with the Director of Prospect Research in providing direction and training to newly hired Research staff and student assistants.

Percentage of time


10

Duties/Responsibilities

Organizational Engagement & Cross-Functional Alignment

• Attend Development staff meetings to maintain awareness of institutional and divisional priorities and needs.

Percentage of time


5

Duties/Responsibilities

Professional Development & Continuous Improvement

• Continuously develop fundraising knowledge and professional skills through internal/external training, research webinars, and local and regional conferences and workshops.
• Participate in continuing professional development opportunities as requested and resources allow.
• Applying skills and knowledge gained from cross-training to provide support for varying services and special projects on an as-needed basis to achieve and maintain organizational success for both the Prospect Management and Prospect Research teams.

Percentage of time


5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name


Development & Alumni Relations' Office of Talent Management

Recruitment Contact Email


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Recruitment Contact Phone

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity within the Division of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR)?• Chronicle of Higher Education• DAR Careers Page• Handshake• Insight Into Academia• Inside Higher Ed• LinkedIn• UGAJobs (UGA's job board)• Other (please provide name of source)
   (Open Ended Question)
   
2. * Have you worked with a CRM database?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents



Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents