POSITION TITLE: PROSPECT RESEARCH AND DATA REPORTING ANALYST
DEPARTMENT: DEVELOPMENT
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS/CAMPAIGN MANAGER
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
St. Joseph's Preparatory School is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory school located on the northern edge of center city Philadelphia. Founded in 1851, this highly-selective, all-male school serves over 900 young men in their pursuit of becoming "men for and with others." Students come from diverse economic, geographic, racial and ethnic backgrounds from throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Prep develops leaders of intellectual distinction, men of faith and integrity, men who are committed to social justice and community service, men open to growth, and men who are loving. At the Prep, classroom and chapel intersect with the religious formation of mind and heart.
St. Joseph's Preparatory School is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment, with a focus on diversifying our staff. We are seeking colleagues who can work and teach in these and other areas while contributing to the diversity and excellence in our programs and courses through their research, teaching and service. As a Jesuit institution, these values are pillars of our education. We strive to establish a community more representative of the student body and city we serve.
POSITION SUMMARY:
As St. Joseph's Prep plans for our next campaign, which we anticipate to be the largest in our school's history, the leadership of the Prep announces the following exciting opportunities to join our development team. We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to contribute to our thriving advancement efforts. The ideal candidates will be a part of a successful, professionalized development effort focused on ensuring the future of the Prep.
The Prospect Research and Data Analyst will support the advancement efforts of the Development department by identifying broad prospect pools, supporting program tactics for prospect identification, and providing research and analysis on individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Prospect Research and Data Analyst will be responsible for disseminating information on stakeholders, maximizing and leveraging prospect research initiatives set by the Director of Operations, and conduct prospect research utilizing publicly available information sources as well as data provided through internal and external sources. He/She will partner closely with the Data Services, Major Gifts, Stewardship, and other Prep teams to support the Prep's Advancement's goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Prospect Research and Data Reporting Analysis:
• Prospect Management, including the identification, evaluation, research, and assignment of new prospects and management of prospect pools.
• Conduct analysis on diverse data sets to help the Advancement team and Prep leadership enhance understanding of current and potential major gift prospects and improve donor and alumni outreach efforts.
• Compose and develop documents such as profiles, biographies, and project summaries using style, grammar, and content appropriate to specific audiences for Prep Leadership, Major Gift Officers and volunteers.
• Utilizing ethical intelligence-gathering techniques, provide high-level research on constituents using a wide variety of sources, including state-of-the-art online database services, internet websites, library and government sources, and other external repositories of public information.
• Execute delivering reports and data required for fundraising activities solicitation list, annual campaign, cultivation and special events by way of reporting from RENXT.
• Strong attention to detail required to maintain data hygiene, proofread, etc.
• Exemplary organizational skills to manage large qualities of details, tasks, and deadlines.
Prospect Data Tracking and Integrity:
• Maintain a high level of data accuracy and integrity, ensuring all data elements are properly communicated and archived for future reporting and retrieval.
• Knowledge of techniques and methodologies of donor research using traditional print and online sources with particular focus on the specific requirements of prospect research.
• Strong attention to detail required to maintain data hygiene, proofread, etc.
• Ensure all data is managed with the highest level of sensitivity, maintain information based on the policies and procedures.
• Handles extremely sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Maintain integrity, donor trust, and confidentiality at all times.
• Outstanding ability to think strategically, analytically, and creatively.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and shift gears for different tasks regularly.
• Ability to work successfully in teams and under own initiative, to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Strong customer service orientation and follow-through.
• Perform other duties and miscellaneous data entry projects as needed.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor's degree
• Three to five years' experience in a fundraising non-profit environment or related field.
• Detail oriented, highly organized team player with strong focus on accuracy.
• Demonstrated technology skills with a preference for direct experience with Raiser's Edge (RENXT) or other fundraising software.
• Demonstrated analytical skills related to complex donor research.
• Experience using Wealth Engine, ResearchPoint, IWave or similar fundraising research and analysis tools.
• Fluent in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Team player with ability to multitask and switch priorities when needed.
• Strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, high level of organization and willingness to take initiative.
• Positive, winning attitude. Driven and goal oriented.
• Highly ethical and able to maintain confidential information and a good sense of diplomacy.
• Willing to approach role and tasks with a commitment to the mission and values of the School and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• This person will have a strong commitment to the goals of the development department and a willingness to achieve those goals.
DESIRED COMPETENCIES:
• Business acumen
• Decision-making ability
• Open to Growth/Professional Development
• Planning, managing, and measuring
• Relationship and team building
In order to be considered for an interview, please submit the following information to the Office of Human Resources at hr@sjprep.org or mail to:
Joseph Dougherty, Director, Human Resources
St. Joseph's Preparatory School
1733 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Deadline: February 28, 2025
Cover letter
Resume
List of three references (contact info only)
For information on our mission and characteristics of the school, please visit our website at www.sjprep.org
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