Prospect Management Analyst

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of New York University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment. The Prospect Management Analyst serves as an integral member of the Prospect Development team, providing support to inform prospect management strategy for fundraising staff. Partner with the team on processes associated with on-going prospect management, including building and maintaining fundraiser portfolios, implementing methods to evaluate portfolio productivity, monitoring fundraiser activity, and helping to ensure the effective and timely capture of relationship management data. Build collaborative relationships with fundraisers and foster strong working relationships with development support staff. Collaborate with prospect research team members as needed to deliver key information about managed prospects, build a broad and deep understanding of fundraising metrics to provide the information that supports the management of prospects through the development cycle, and recommend processes for ensuring that the best prospects are actively managed by front line fundraisers. UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Ability to use technology to gather, interpret, and organize data Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse groups Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a customer service oriented environment Understanding of philanthropy (mission, practice, trends) and fundraising practices (including the development cycle, prospect management policies and practices) Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle several projects simultaneously, accommodate shifting priorities, and meet deadlines #J-18808-Ljbffr Aprahome