Senior Research Strategist - Remote

For over 160 years, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. Supporting this legacy and important public mission—with the goal of making the UW the world’s greatest public university, as measured by positive impact—guides everything we do in University Advancement ( Bringing together development; marketing and communications; and advancement operations, we advance the UW’s impact by developing meaningful connections that foster pride, advocacy and philanthropic support.

The mission of the Development team is to facilitate private resources to enhance and protect the University’s reputation and support equitable community building and service. Senior Prospect Research Strategist
This is a full-time permanent position.

The Senior Prospect Research Strategist is responsible for partnering with large, complex and high-volume units across the University of Washington to enhance the effectiveness of their frontline fundraising. This position works with campus leadership, fundraisers and Advancement services teams to create and execute plans to meet prospecting needs to help maximize returns from solicitations for private gifts and grants.

Partner with an assigned group of frontline fundraiser clients in one or more large, complex and/or high-volume units.

Consult and advise leadership regarding prospect information needs, fundraiser performance, prospecting plans, portfolio prioritization and fundraising best practices.

Serve as a critical partner to Advancement services staff in the implementation and design of workflows to support major gift fundraising.

Create and develop high-level analyses (narrative reports, spreadsheets and visualizations) on prospect groups, fundraising trends and related philanthropy intelligence for clients and Advancement leadership, including recommendations for action.

Research, capture and safeguard major gift prospects’ biographical and financial information, their relationships with the UW and their movement throughout the donor continuum and portfolio pipeline.

Supervise workflows and delegate tasks to prospect research strategists as needed, managing outcomes and deliverables.

Create and implement processes to manage high volume of new prospect leads, including coordination with data vendors, as necessary.

Create, monitor and resolve audits for data integrity; complete ad hoc data cleaning projects.

Assist in the definition and development of user documentation standards and policy and procedure library maintenance.

Identify possible data issues when system changes are proposed.

Advise on developing end-user reports, analysis and CRM improvements.

Training and Learning Support (10%)

Carry out frontline fundraiser learning around prospect research concepts.

Support frontline fundraiser training in the CRM as it relates to prospect data.

Mentor prospect research strategists, interns and student employees. Maintain Prospect Research content on intranet pages.

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Bachelor’s degree AND 4 years of experience in administrative, advancement, development, project management, or related field.

Prospect research experience supporting frontline fundraisers, or related experience.

Experience working with CRM platforms to manage and analyze data, track activity and support workflows.

Demonstrated experience analyzing data to support decision-making, performance tracking and process improvement.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, for correspondence, reporting, data analysis, databases, forms, etc.

Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.

Hybrid work schedule with two days in the office and three days eligible for telework per week.

Shift
First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
Union/Bargaining Unit
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.

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