Development Analyst

Development Analyst 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. Posting Details Posting Number: S15382P Working Title: Development Analyst Department: DAR-Prospect Research Office: Division of Development and Alumni Relations Office of Research: Office of Prospect Research Posting Type: External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type: Employee Benefits Eligibility: Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule: 8:00am–5:00pm; Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends as necessary Advertised Salary: $57,200+ Posting Date: 07/01/2026 Closing Date: Provisional starting date 08/01/2026 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). 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. 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 links to campus. Compose documents (profiles, biographies, project summaries) using style, grammar, and content appropriate to specific audiences. 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, providing investigative and analytical support for special and/or urgent requests from development officers and administrators throughout campus and in the central office. Prospect Identification, Portfolio Strategy, & Data Analytics Plan and execute creative strategies to identify sources of major gift (>$50,000) private support using creative research techniques and electronic searching methodologies. Build prospect queries for high‑giving capacity prospect identification, utilizing data‑driven software. Data‑mine and prioritize list 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. Collaborate 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. Actively participate in scheduled portfolio meetings with fundraisers, prospect managers, and leadership, providing a strategic assessment of prospect and donor behavior and trends to inform decision‑making. Assign prospect referrals to development officers and maintain the research flow of data and information from identification to gift by providing research information, updating, and tracking changes in the database, and making recommendations related to the assignment of prospects as well as post‑assignment research and detailed financial analysis. 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 and help with work related to the campus‑wide financial and fundraising database (GAIL). Work in a team environment with the Director of Prospect Research, providing direction and training to newly hired research staff and student assistants. Organizational Engagement & Cross‑Functional Alignment Attend Development staff meetings to maintain awareness of institutional and divisional priorities and needs. 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. Apply 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. Additional Division Expectations Through open, honest, and respectful communication, all staff, supervisors, and colleagues are expected to interact with fairness, compassion, and decency, fostering a stable, productive, and healthy work environment. Adherence to CASE standards and commonly accepted industry standards relating to fundraising reporting is expected of all fundraisers. Physical Demands Work in a standard office environment. Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. Use 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. Security Access Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes. Background Check Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check, confirmation of credentials and employment history, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. A pre‑employment drug test may be required for positions with high‑risk responsibilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr