Prospect Strategy Analyst II

Summary

Under general supervision, this position provides prospect management and strategy development to designated colleges/units to help development officers engage prospects. Will have a primary responsibility for a project or activity.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description.  These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Provide professional prospect development, analytical research and information services in support of the fundraising goals and objectives of UF Advancement.
• Identify and assess financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity and connections to UF for major gift prospects in support of fundraising goals and objectives.
• Prepare thorough, accurate and timely profiles on UF constituents (alumni, friends, parents, corporations and foundations) as needed to support fundraising initiatives. Use a variety of analytical techniques to resolve or provide information regarding complex research and data problems.
• Utilize a variety of reference materials, online databases, Internet, and governmental or other agency resources to obtain information on prospects or funding sources for gifts to the University.
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the donor database and expertise in retrieval of information.
• Attend and participate in meetings, workgroups, committees, and other internal
• Execute special campaign projects as identified by leadership, which may include leading a workgroup, conducting targeted research and analysis, partnering with units and internal groups, and developing and executing recommendations.
• Support PSR operations and priority initiatives by serving as a technical subject matter expert in an assigned area.
• Act as a strategic partner for assigned development officers (DOs) within colleges/units in prospect strategy development and documentation.
• Meet regularly with assigned DOs to fully comprehend and gain thorough knowledge and understanding of assigned campaign priorities, DO portfolios and short/long term prospect goals.
• Conduct quarterly Gator Portfolio Support (GPS) meetings with all assigned DOs to facilitate strategic conversations regarding the management of prospects, pipeline development and portfolio
• Provide ongoing analysis of portfolios, moves and
• Drive a consistent approach to research and prospect management across units through regular communication with unit leadership and staff, ongoing training, and alignment with campaign
• Adhere to guidelines governed by unit procedures, processes, and manuals.

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Licensure and Certification

N/A

Supervision

This position does not typically have supervisory responsibility.

Competencies

• Collaboration**
• Stakeholder Focus**
• Manages Execution**
• Accountability**
• Adaptability/Innovation**
• Effective Communication**
• Critical Thinking**
• Organizational Acumen**

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