PROSPECT RESEARCH ANALYST
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
General Responsibilities:
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Prospect Research Analyst to conduct thorough research analysis on prospect interest and/or funding opportunities. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying and researching corporate and foundation partners that may be interested in funding various clinical and academic initiatives. The Prospect Research Analyst will work closely with the Corporate and Foundation Relations office to produce profiles and comprehensive lists of suspects for fundraisers.
This position will report to the Director of Prospect Research Management
This position is hybrid eligible after the probationary period.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Conducts thorough research, following all ethical guidelines, on potential corporate and foundation partners. Provides detailed analysis on donor capacity and assigns appropriate prospect ratings that will be used for solicitations.
2. Produces a variety of comprehensive reports, including but not limited to, profile briefs, and preliminary and full profiles on corporations, and foundations that will be distributed to university leadership, development officers, UAB faculty, and clinical staff.
3. Assists in assuring accuracy and integrity of donor and prospect information in the CRM.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.
Salary Pay Range: $43,890 – $44,000
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.
Preferred:
• Minimum of one year of experience in conducting prospect research for nonprofit development purposes, preferably in a higher education or healthcare environment
• Minimum of one year of experience in using online information resources
• Discretion in working with confidential information
• Experience with Lexis Nexis for Development Professionals, Edgar, NOZA, Candid, and other standard prospect research databases
• Experience with donor screening services and software, preferably DonorSearch
• Experience with constituent relationship management systems, preferably Ellucian CRM Advance
• Familiarity with Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) Statement of Ethics and Prospect Research Skills Set
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
