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Senior/Prospect Development Analyst

Boston College, Boston, MA, United States


Boston College Introduction
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.

Job Description
Weinvite you to join our community and contribute to Soaring Higher: the Campaignfor Boston College. Driven by our mission in ways that advance the universityfor years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign includeFinancial Aid, Academics, and Student Life.

Basedon a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, UniversityAdvancement is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet smallenough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an averagetenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralizedorganizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumnirelations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in theprofessional growth of every staff member through individual and team-basedprograms. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members whoare as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value an inclusiveculture while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success ofUniversity Advancement.

Seebelow the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston Collegeexperience!

The Senior/Prospect Development Analyst is a member of the team within UniversityAdvancement that provides insights supporting prospect identification,fundraiser portfolio construction, relationship management, and overallprospecting strategies. The Senior/Prospect Development Analyst will join a team of professionals who bring diverse skills and experience in both prospectresearch and management to deliver best-in-class internal consulting across theentire advancement organization. This position may work closely with one orseveral teams of frontline fundraisers.

Primary duties:

Provide detailed written research on constituents that is utilized by Development staff and University leadership.

Evaluate the philanthropic capacity of prospective donors.

Monitor a variety of research sources, including websites, government documents, newspapers, databases, wealth screenings, and leads from development staff.

Partner with gift officers to establish new portfolios; refine and augment existing portfolios; and transition portfolios following staffing changes.

Utilize data to enhance prospect discovery efforts and prioritize donors for qualification by development staff.

Analyze gift officer portfolio activity to evaluate the success of outreach strategy.

Foster a process-oriented mindset on the Prospect Development team, which may include documenting business procedures, centralizing resources, and increasing efficiency.

Proofread other Prospect Development team members’ work for clarity and accuracy.

Create ad-hoc lists and deliverables for individuals/teams across the organization that inform strategy.

Utilize CRM querying toolsfor a variety of requests, including ad-hoc prospect lists or batch uploads.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Salary ranges for this position are listed below with the final salary based on various factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Senior/Prospect Dev Analyst: $72,450 - $90,550; 5+ years related professional experience

Prospect Development Analyst: $65,550 - $81,950; 3-5 years related professional experience

Prospect Development Analyst: $59,400 - $74,250; 1-3 years experience

Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of related professional experience for the first-level Analyst; 3-5 years of related professional experience for the second-level Analyst; or 5+ years of related professional experience for the Senior level. The ability to interpret, analyze, and summarize biographical and financial data is a key prerequisite. An understanding of databases, along with the ability to analyze and present data, is beneficial. Experience with moderately advanced Excel and/or Blackbaud CRM is a plus. Education and experience equivalencies will be considered. Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and project management skills are required. A sense of curiosity, self-motivation, and a team-oriented approach are also key prerequisites. This position involves work with highly confidential information where complete discretion is required.

Must be highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education, and have an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.

The office of University Advancement supports the mission of Boston College by promoting a culture of inclusion that values each individual. Our recruiting practices support that commitment to build diverse teams reflecting our community: students, alumni, parents, and friends of Boston College.

Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees

Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements

Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Low-Cost Life Insurance

Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored403b Retirement Plans

Paid Holidays Annually

Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu
ondiscrimination.

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