Prospect Researcher

UVA’s Office of University Advancement seeks applications for Prospect Researcher to join the Advancement Services team. Reporting to the Director for Prospect Development, the Prospect Researcher will conduct extensive research to identify prospective donors for the University. They compile, analyze, and verify biographical and financial information, and they develop comprehensive reports on potential donor prospects. Prospect Researchers organize and present information in comprehensive, standardized reports which are used to evaluate prospective donors, to determine the potential for productive relationships with the University, and to develop successful cultivation and solicitation strategies. Responsibilities include compiling and distributing profiles for use by development officers, campaign leadership, and executive leadership. Prospect Researchers prioritize their own work under supervision, and supervisors offer guidance on complex or difficult issues.

Responsibilities:

• Compile, analyze, and verify biographical and financial information of past, present and potential donors, including business and institutional affiliations, giving histories, and past philanthropic tendencies.
• Compile, analyze, and verify potential corporate and foundation donors, including giving interests and history, University and alumni affiliations, officers, financial data, local facilities, recruitment, sponsored research, and contacts.
• Develop comprehensive reports on potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors, determining pertinent information based on a thorough understanding of the donor's background.
• Assist in developing fundraising recommendations and participating in strategic planning efforts.
• Judge source reliability and ensure accuracy, accessibility, and confidentiality of research. Stay current on news sources to track news on prospects and update appropriate development officers in a timely manner.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, University Advancement honors your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, we strive to create and maintain working environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming so we can best achieve our mission of supporting our broadly diverse partners, schools, and networks of engaged alumni, parents, and friends of the University.

UVA Advancement offers a flexible and hybrid workplace . All team members must have access to and maintain a secure home office environment with high-speed internet service and work collaboratively with others using a variety of technologies and tools. Depending on the type of position and work performed, or as deemed by manager, some positions may be required to work intermittently in a shared office space located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

This position will remain open till filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. Anticipated Salary: $50,000 - $60,000 commensurate on education and experience. This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday , and search for R0041579. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Ashley Cochran, Senior Recruiter at alc6dk@virginia.edu .

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/ .

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits .

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.