Prospect Research Assistant (632718)

To provide prospect research support for fundraising campaigns which will include responsibility for prospect portfolio management; writing prospect profiles, event briefings and due diligence reports, while keeping the alumni database up-to-date.

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)
Term: Open Contract

Alumni & Development is responsible for the University’s relationship with its graduates, organisations, high net worth individuals and fundraising for key University initiatives. As part of the Operations and Research Team, you will have experience in prospect research/journalism and/or data mining along with the ability to multi-task efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy. The post-holder will work with the Prospect Research Officer supporting the prospect research needs of seven fundraisers by identifying; researching and rating high net worth individuals and organisations that align with the University’s fundraising strategy, identifying award nominees, event speakers/guests, and writing honours congratulatory letters, prospect profiles, event briefings and due diligence reports. The post-holder will also be responsible for recording prospect information in the alumni database and will have responsibility for prospect portfolio management.

With strong investigative and research skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will be a self-motivated, flexible, team player with a methodical approach to work tasks, excellent data entry, accuracy, time management and communication skills. Knowledge of the fundraising environment and The Raiser’s Edge would be an advantage.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Julie Smart, Prospect Research Officer, E: julie.smart@strath.ac.uk, Tel: 0141 548 2182.

Formal interviews for this post will be held on 23/09/2024.

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