Prospect Management & Donor Research Specialist, Engineering & The Sciences

Prospect Management & Donor Research Specialist, Engineering & the Sciences
Office of Development

Summary of Job Details
Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean for Development (“Asst. Dean”) or Asst. Dean designate, the Prospect Management and Donor Research Specialist (“Specialist”) serves as a key analyst for the Engineering and Sciences Development Office supporting a complex and multifaceted fundraising program covering all departments, institutes, and centers within the College of Engineering and the Division of Math, Life and Physical Sciences. The Specialist will work very closely with the Asst. Dean, as well as Development Directors (“Directors”), to track donor “moves” management, research individual and corporate prospects, make portfolio recommendations, and analyze stewardship moves and opportunities. Responsible for a high level of prospect and gift analysis, providing analytical reporting to the Asst. Dean and Directors. Proactively and with minimal prodding identifies issues and solutions, and makes recommendations to the Manager and Directors. Must be able to work under pressure of frequently shifting priorities and deadlines. Position must have a strong understanding of goals and programs within the College of Engineering and the Division of Math, Life, and Physical Sciences, and assist the Asst. Dean and Directors in long-range planning for fundraising, portfolio development, and good stewardship movement. Must be able to prioritize workload related to additional project management and analysis in the areas of fundraising. Supervises one or more student employees. The Specialist will be privy to sensitive materials, information, and planning; therefore, the position requires the utmost degree of confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training required
•1-3 years or experience with donor database or CRM software (e.g. Advance, Raiser’s Edge, Blackbaud, etc.) is Required
•1-3 years of experience with prospect research concepts to perform essential functions efficiently and effectively is Required

Budgeted Salary Range: $29.55 – $31.00/hr. ($61,700 – $64,728 / yr.) – Full Benefits

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. To review the full job description and apply online, please visit www.jobs.ucsb.edu Job # 57950

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Written by Janice Villarreal

Development Coordinator, Foundation Relations

Associate Director of Development, Parent & Family Giving