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Prospect Research & Data Analyst

Troy University

Troy University

IT, Data Science
Posted on Apr 9, 2026
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Posting Details

Position Information
Posting Number SF2419P
Position Title Prospect Research & Data Analyst
Position Type Professional/Salaried
Department Advancement Services
Division Government and External Relations
Campus Troy
Work Status Full-Time (FT)
Temporary No
Location Troy - T01
Job Summary
The Prospect Research and Data Analyst position plays a critical role in supporting fundraising efforts by providing in-depth research, data analysis, and actionable insights on prospective donors. This position is responsible for gathering and interpreting data from a variety of sources to identify giving potential, assess donor engagement opportunities, and support portfolio development for frontline fundraisers. This position collaborates closely with the Development team to inform strategy, optimize donor targeting, and enhance campaign planning through reliable and timely data.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct comprehensive prospect research to identify new major gift prospects and assess giving capacity

· Analyze internal and external data sources to provide actionable insights on donor trends and engagement patterns

· Prepare detailed prospect profiles and briefing materials for fundraisers and leadership

· Develop and maintain prospect scoring models and segmentation tools to prioritize outreach efforts

· Collaborate with Development Officers to support pipeline development and campaign initiatives

· Generate regular and ad hoc reports on fundraising metrics, donor activity, opportunity activity and action reporting

· Assist in data cleansing, validation, and system optimization to ensure accurate and reliable information

· Stay current on best practices in prospect research, data analytics, and philanthropic trends
Minimum Qualifications
  1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  3. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under deadlines
  4. Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools
  5. Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
  6. Knowledge of CRM/database management (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)
  7. High attention to detail and accuracy skills
Preferred Qualifications
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mon. – Fri.
Occasional weekend and evening hours as needed
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
N/A
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No
Posting Date 10/24/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/45858

Reference Letters

Reference Letters
Solicit References Through the System? No
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference
Applicant Special Instructions
Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • Social Media website
    • Indeed
    • Other employment website (please specify below)
    • Employee Referral (please specify below)
    • Local newspaper (please specify below)
    • Professional journal (please specify below)
    • Other source (please specify below)
  2. Please specify:

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
    • Not a current Troy University employee
    • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
    • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
    • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
  4. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in a related field?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Letter of Reference 1
  2. Letter of Reference 2
  3. Letter of Reference 3
  4. Unofficial Transcript 1
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