Prospect Research Analyst

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to inclusion and respect is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.

You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Collaborate with Prospect Management staff and fundraisers to develop strategies, identify new prospects, and advise on what research /reports are needed.
• Develop, design, and modify reports to advance fundraising and engagement efforts.
• Provide research, data collection and analysis around externally obtained information such as wealth, capacity, interest areas, and personal history.
• Research specific corporations, foundations, and individuals to create and update reports and biographical information pertinent to the fundraising process.
• Remain current on latest technologies available for the process of prospect research and analysis.
• Identify new and on-going needs and long-term plans for application of information technology to development and research.

Who we want:

• Relationally talented professionals with interpersonal skills to provide exceptional customer services while working with a wide variety of people.
• Highly adaptable self-starters who can adjust to changing priorities, while being able to prioritize competing demands.
• Intellectually curious individuals who can think strategically and collaborate with others.
• Team players who can function independently, as well as part of a team.
• Resourceful individuals who are comfortable with ambiguity and have strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise.
• Purpose driven individuals who are inspired by what they can achieve and understand that their impact is bigger than themselves.
• Humble professionals with a sense of humor and the ability to exhibit grace under pressure.

What you need:

• Education: bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Minimum Experience: 0-2 years of experience in relevant field with transferrable skills, prospect research methodology or related data integrity field. Other relevant experience includes performing research duties in a development, academic, nonprofit, library or corporate setting. Preferred Experience:1-2 years of experience writing SQL queries.
• Ability to learn relationship management and reporting software, SQL language.
• Ability to think strategically and collaborate with others.
• Strong logical reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize a broad range of assignments.
• Ability to build relationships and work within a team, including technical and business stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communications.
• Highly adaptable and able to adjust to changing priorities.
• Candidates will also be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• This position will work in our Lincoln office. We offer flexibility for hybrid work.
• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.
• An award-winning wellness program.
• 12 weeks of paid medical leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation time.
• A generous retirement match and multiple incentive compensation programs.
• University of Nebraska tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.
• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.
• The foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising more than $7 for every $1 spent.
• Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.
• Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.