Principal Gifts Prospect Research Analyst

Classification Title:

Prospect Strategy Analyst I

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description:

Join a dynamic and mission-driven team at the University of Florida as a Principal Gifts (PG) Prospect Research Analyst, where your passion for research and precision will directly support transformational philanthropy. Reporting to the Associate Director of Prospect Research, this role plays a vital part in identifying and evaluating donor prospects capable of contributing $5M+ to UF’s most ambitious initiatives. You will work with Advancement professionals and senior university leadership to deliver high-level research and strategic insights that shape principal gift cultivation and solicitation.

We are seeking someone who is research focused, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, can pivot quickly as priorities shift, understands the sensitivity of donor information, and is committed to maintaining data integrity across platforms. If you have a love for prospect research, this is an opportunity to grow in a role that directly supports UF’s highest-level philanthropic efforts. We’re looking for someone who’s not just ready to contribute—but ready to grow and thrive.

Prospect Research, Analysis & Writing

• Draft reports and briefs as requested for the offices of the President, VP for Advancement and AVP leaders for special events, donor calls, principal gift strategy meetings and cultivation activities.
• Provide high-level research on individuals, corporations and foundations using a wide variety of online database services, Internet websites, library and government sources and other resources for public information such as Lexis/Nexis® for Development Professionals, DonorSearch, iWave Pro™, Foundation Search™, etc., to locate and compile business, philanthropic and biographic information.
• Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess financial capacity, philanthropic interests, giving propensity and connections to UF; collaborate with development staff when necessary to target the research and maximize the results.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of new and current prospect profiles including reports on prospects currently rated at $5M+, or with identified capacity for future $5M+ gifts.

Research Data Management

• Maintain integrity of the Ascend database by updating donor/prospect information (biographical, other degrees, relationships, contact information, funding interests etc.)
•  Support and facilitate updates in Ascend related to prospect management and relationship manager assignments of principal gift prospects.

Special Projects & Initiatives

• Assist with complex research requests as pertains to new campaign and/or special initiatives in a timely manner.
• Support the principal gift news alert program.
• Aid the Associate Director of Prospect Research in formulating policies and procedures pertaining to the PG office.

To help foster deeper collaboration efforts and meaningful engagement with the Principal Gifts team and members of our advancement community, this will be an onsite position based in Gainesville, Florida. 

Expected Salary:

The salary is $50,000 - $60,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time TEAMS position and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits including: 

• Affordable State Health Plans: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Comprehensive Coverage: Life and Disability Insurance
• Secure Retirement Options: Generous plans to safeguard your future
• Inclusive Paid Time Off: Including 11 paid holidays, as well as family, sick, and vacation leave
• Professional and Personal Growth: Opportunities through UF Training & Organization Development, leadership development, LinkedIn learning, and more
• Tuition Assistance: Benefit from the UF Employee Education Program
• PSLF Eligibility: We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer

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Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Two or more years in a development research office or related experience (prospect research, development, library research or information related field preferably in a higher education environment). 
• Demonstrated mastery in the collection, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of information curated for specific audiences. Hi