Prospect Management Analyst in New York, New York at New York University

Prospect Management Analyst

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-15609
Type: University Development and Alumni Relations (WS1006)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Development/Sponsored Research/Grant Writing
New York University

Overview

University Development and Alumni Relations (UDAR) is dedicated to soliciting the private funding necessary to support the strategic goals of the University in teaching, learning, and research. The personnel of UDAR work university-wide as well as within individual schools and colleges of the University to discover, motivate, cultivate, solicit, and steward alumni, parents, faculty, and friends for immediate, long-range, and future financial support, through gifts and pledges to the University, for critical operations such as student aid, faculty support, academic and research program development, and facilities and infrastructure. UDAR's endeavors raise funds for immediate University use and also for the University's endowment.

The Prospect Management Analyst serves as an integral member of the Prospect Development team, providing support to inform prospect management strategy for fundraising staff. Partner with the team on processes associated with on-going prospect management, including building and maintaining fundraiser portfolios, implementing methods to evaluate portfolio productivity, monitoring fundraiser activity, and helping to ensure the effective and timely capture of relationship management data. Build collaborative relationships with fundraisers and foster strong working relationships with development support staff. Collaborate with prospect research team members as needed to deliver key information about managed prospects, build a broad and deep understanding of fundraising metrics to provide the information that supports the management of prospects through the development cycle, and recommend processes for ensuring that the best prospects are actively managed by front line fundraisers.

UDAR encourages work-life integration for our employees, therefore this position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience:
2+ years relevant experience in research or prospect management/prospect development, or an equivalent combination of experience and education

Preferred Experience:
1+ years experience with database operations and usage, including CRM and other relational databases

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to use technology to gather, interpret, and organize data

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with diverse groups

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work within a customer service oriented environment

Understanding of philanthropy (mission, practice, trends) and fundraising practices (including the development cycle, prospect management policies and practices)

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle several projects simultaneously, accommodate shifting priorities, and meet deadlines

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $80,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

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