Sr. Research Analyst – Development & Alumni Relations, Boston University, Boston, MA
Posted November 7, 2015
Position #: 50023506
Reports to Position #: 50007066
Budget: 113001
Position Description
The senior research analyst assists in developing and implementing strategies to identify prospective individual and institutional donors. He or she writes reports which analyze and evaluate biographical, business and financial resources of these prospective donors, provides advice and counsel to major gift and other development officers as to prioritizing the giving capacities and inclinations of prospects, and is involved in the discussion of cultivation/solicitation strategies. The senior research analyst shares responsibility for the day-to-day supervision of other development researchers when appropriate.
Essential Functions – with percentages
- Write biographical and financial research reports and recommend strategy for handling of prospects; link prospects to fundraising projects/programs. Disseminate high level confidential information that impacts development activity responding to a broad spectrum of high priority and ad hoc research requests from the President and Vice President’s offices, as well as other offices in Development. 60%
- Develop and implement strategies to identify and evaluate prospective individual and institutional donors. Involved in discussions with the gift and development officers to discuss cultivation and solicitation strategies. 20%
- Assist in editing and training. 15%
- Updates research profiles to insure the continuous exchange of current information on trustees, important alumni, parents, corporations and foundations. 5%
Analytical Skills: Advanced
Oral/Written Communications: Advanced
Project Management: Intermediate
Required Education: Bachelor’s
Preferred Education: Bachelor’s
Experience: 3-5
Decision Making Affects: own position/area
Independence of Action: Work progress is closely monitored
Supervisory Responsibilities: n/a
Budget Authority: n/a
Computer Skills: Intermediate
Clerical Skills: Intermediate
Resumes can be emailed to Ellen Bryan, Director of Research, at [email protected].