Prospect Development Analyst

Prospect Development Analyst Salary Depends on Qualifications

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: BGSU01454 Division: V P University Advancement Department: Development Office Opening Date: 03/13/2026 Pay Grade: 354

Description Benefits Summary

Identify, research, and evaluate potential annual, major, and principal giving prospects. Prepare individualized bios and in-depth profiles using industry standard biographical and financial resources. Assess prospects' capacity and inclination to support specific institutional priorities, communicating findings to strengthen cultivation and solicitation strategies. Collaborate with the Director of Prospect Management and Research to support the building of development officers' portfolios and fundraising strategies, assist with moves management activities including stage, classification, and assignment updates, and maintain accurate research records and prospect data updates in Raiser's Edge NXT.

Essential Functions

Research analytics

• Research, analyze, verify, and evaluate financial and biographical information on individual, foundation, and corporate donor prospects, alumni, and current donors.
• Use industry standard reference sources and databases, prospect research tools, public records, and library resources to develop accurate and actionable findings.

Profile and briefing preparation

• Prepare concise, in-depth personal profiles and background reports, both proactively and in response to requests, on individuals, corporations, and foundations to support qualification, cultivation, and solicitation.
• Assemble and verify alumni/donor database information to create summary biographies for participants attending University functions, including briefings for the Vice President for University Advancement and the President's Office.

Proactive prospect identification

• Identify key prospects and new sources of private support, with an emphasis on prospects with capacity of $10,000 or more, using news alerts, prospect research tools, and the alumni/donor database.

Prospect management collaboration

• Collaborate with the Director of Prospect Management and Research to support the building of development officers' portfolios and fundraising strategies.
• Assist with prospect moves management, including stage, classification and assignment updates.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to:
• Reviewing new research materials
• Supporting data integrity in the alumni/donor database in accordance with standardized procedures
• Monitoring daily, weekly, and monthly publications to identify relevant alumni, higher education, philanthropy, and business trends
• Participating in professional development such as webinars and training to remain current on technology and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• The following Degree is required: Bachelor's degree required
• The following Degree is preferred: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Library Sciences, Data Analytics, other research-based sciences, or related field
• The following Experience is required: 1 year of experience in prospect development, research, or prospect management function in a nonprofit, or higher-education setting

Additional Information

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Experience in prospect research, prospect management, advancement services, or a similar analytical role in higher education or nonprofit fundraising
• Experience using and maintaining accurate records in a fundraising CRM such as Raiser's Edge NXT
• Experience with research tools and databases such as DonorSearch, LexisNexis, Foundation Directory, LinkedIn, SEC EDGAR, real estate and business lookup resources, and news alert platforms
• Ability to think critically, summarize, and present prospect information, analysis, and data in an organized and meaningful way
• Experience working directly with frontline fundraisers or serving assigned units in a consultative or liaison capacity

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by March 27, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Employer

Bowling Green State University Address: 1851 N Research Drive Huntington Building Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403 Phone: (419) 372-8421 Human Resources: (419) 372-2865 Student Employment Website: https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html