Development Analyst

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 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 formed School of Medicine.

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.

The Office of Prospect Research identifies, evaluates, and analyzes relevant information about individual prospects and donors and provides research reports, briefings, and data mining services in support of the University's development and campaign efforts. As stewards of UGA's institutional fundraising memory, the office archives and makes available historical records and prospect research findings that provide context for ongoing strategies.

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

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

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 executes 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 also work collaboratively with various fundraising stakeholders and have an established track record in building meaningful relationships and the ability to use advancement research resources and databases effectively. This position will be expected to maintain an understanding of industry best practices in prospect development and contribute to a culture of compliance with industry standards.

Additional Division Expectations:

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.

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.