Advancement Research Analyst
York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.
Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University's mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research-intensive University uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.
Our division is comprised of four departments:
- Advancement Services & Operations is the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.
- Alumni Engagement provides programs, services, and engagement to over 360,000 York alumni worldwide.
- Development leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.
- Advancement Communications & Marketing works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.
Under the direction of the Director, Prospect Research and Analytics, the Advancement Research Analyst supports this mission by providing research and support of the prospect management system in Advancement. The incumbent provides support to the Senior Development Officers and senior leadership team to assist with the identification and profiling of donors and supports the prospect function for the Development team to align with fundraising objectives.
*Hiring Salary: FTE Annual Salary of $81,900.00*
To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:
Education:
At least a university degree in Business, Commerce, Library Science, Information Management. Equivalent education and experience includes a college diploma in a similar discipline, plus 1 year of practical, related experience, in addition to the minimum years of work experience required, or 4 years of recent experience (defined as within the last five years) working at York University performing the same or similar tasks. This education equivalency is in addition to the experiential requirements outlined below.
Experience:
Three (3) years of recent and related work experience including:
- Online advancement tools such as Pro-Online, Big Database and services such as Factiva & Lexis Nexis.
- Preparing research profiles on Individuals, Corporations and Foundations, and in preparing Wealth Indicators. Includes reviewing financial and giving details and providing information and recommendations on potential philanthropic capacity.
- Preparing prospecting lists of potential leads for fundraising and other advancement initiatives, programs and regional trips. Knowledge of prospect management systems is an asset.
- Conducting media reviews and identifying opportunities for distribution to advancement colleagues or for additional research.
- Using relational databases; experience in extracting, uploading, and operating basic reporting tools; demonstrated ability to analyze data for potential trends.
- Working with records management system(s) is an asset. in hard copy file plans, share folders and email systems.
- Knowledge of PIPEDA and best practices in privacy-related policies is an asset.
For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity, visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 113779.
We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer U, please visit: http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits/