• Job Description

  Req#: R872

  Research Analyst

  The ASU Foundation (ASUF) fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU’s mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact.

  In partnership with fundraising staff members, the Research Analyst will identify new and qualify existing donor investors through innovative, systematic, prospect identification processes and will assist in the development of strategies for engaging and cultivating major gift donors. Depending on area of assignment, donor prospects could be individuals, corporations and/or organizations.

  What you’ll do:

  • Rate donors and prospects in terms of capacity and inclination, and develop strategic recommendations in consultation with front-line fundraising colleagues

  • Uphold all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations

  • Collaborate and respond to requests from development staff, adhering to deadlines, maintaining positive, productive relationships and advise them about identification, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to maximize fundraising effectiveness

  • Analyze, interpret, and summarize financial disclosure documents for purposes of wealth assessment

  • Conduct in-depth research on individuals, corporations, and foundations, utilizing confidential files and print, electronic, and online resources

  • Prospect management knowledge, including ensuring that the activity and movement of prospects through the fundraising cycle is coordinated through the database

  • Create financial qualifications and in-depth financial profiles, and rate current and prospective donor investors for various University fundraising initiatives and volunteer leadership opportunities

  • Knowledge of multiple screening strategies and methodologies, including (but not limited to) constituent list segmentation on the basis of limited, specific variables such as zip code, age, sex or other demographic data; external, electronic database screening and peer group screening

  • Work with team on priority requests and special projects ensuring that all deadlines are met with quality product

  What you'll need:

  • Collaborative style, combined with the ability and desire to work in a team-based environment

  • Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to Enterprise Partners, its subsidiaries and University business and confidential prospect information

  • Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  • Problem solver who can take initiative and set priorities while being flexible · Ability to represent the institution well

  • An advocate’s belief in the vision of ASU as the New American University

  • Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned duties

  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects

  • Proficiency with and working towards mastery with retrieving and analyzing prospect data to inform cultivation strategies as well as individual and team-level prospect pool management

  • Advanced computer skills that include significant knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point) and of development, major donor, gift databases and fundraising

  • Knowledge of standard office policies and procedures

  • Excellent customer relation skills, communication and follow through

  Relevant qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree

  Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Advanced degree preferred with experience in development, financial services, higher education, fundraising and/or relevant experience in a donor research field.

  Benefits:

  • Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week!

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution

  • 22 days of vacation time

  • 11 holidays, including your birthday

  • Parental leave

  • Significant tuition reductions

  • Professional development is highly valued at ASU Enterprise Partners, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest

  • $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement

  At ASU Enterprise Partners:

  We serve.

  We serve the faculty and staff of ASU to bring them resources so they can do all the great things that they do.

  We innovate.

  We’re always looking for new ideas, new solutions, new approaches and new ways to address the challenges facing ASU.

  We engage.

  We engage our donors, philanthropists, investors and partners, connecting them to ASU and helping them share their time, talent and treasure.

  We care.

  When we serve, innovate and engage, it shows that we care — about faculty, staff, donors, fellow employees and other partners as we bring resources to ASU.

  ASU Enterprise Partners and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer that is firmly committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within our organization and throughout our sphere of influence. Because we embrace a spirit of innovation and achievement, we will endeavor to maximize the talent and potential of all employees, directors, and volunteers through bold and strategic action aimed at building success and a sense of belonging. All employees are expected to act in good faith to support these actions and to not impede the efforts of others to build a just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization.

  ASU Enterprise Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• About the company

  ASU Enterprise Partners serves as the resource-raising arm of Arizona State University. As the parent organization of five nonprofits that are each tasked with identifying new revenue opportunities, ASU Enterprise Partners represents a new, innovative ...

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