Amherst College invites applications for the Senior Prospect Development Analyst position, a full time, year round position, job group and level PT-2. The Senior Analyst is a part of a dynamic and collaborative team within the office of Advancement and contributes to the achievement of Amherst College fundraising goals.

Using ethical and best practices, the Senior Analyst writes narrative reports on financial, philanthropic, professional, and biographical information for a range of audiences, including Principal and Leadership Giving staff, the Chief Advancement Officer, and the College President. The Senior Analyst provides timely prospect research and identification, and assists in the maintenance of accurate pipeline data ensuring that information provided to senior Advancement staff and volunteer Campaign leaders and board members are accurate, thorough, timely, and well-communicated so as to inform fundraising strategy and decision-making.

The Senior Analyst takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect research

• Collect, analyze, and organize information from a variety of sources pertaining to a constituent's philanthropic capacity, charitable interests, and relationship to Amherst College
• Develop deliverables ranging from comprehensive narrative research memos and bullet-pointed profiles, to thumbnail bios
• Assess gift capacity of potential donors
• Identify new prospects for fundraising and other initiatives
• Monitor industry lists relevant to constituents
• Track news alerts and manage information updates to be saved in the database
• Maintain the team work log and constituent electronic files
• Maintain the Prospect Management and Prospect Research Handbooks

Prospect management

• Coordinate portfolio reviews (2 meetings annually per gift officer, 10+ meetings total annually) including scheduling and preparing meeting materials
• Assist in maintenance of fundraising pipeline and gift solicitation data integrity, including through monthly check-ins with gift officers
• Record new prospect assignments and reassignments

Required

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of experience in prospect development or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and time management skills
• Experience with a CRM fundraising database
• Ability to use Word/Excel/PowerPoint with excellent proficiency, as well as the ability to learn new software
• Commitment to or experience working with a diverse community

Preferred

• Experience with Colleague Advance
• Experience with Microsoft Access
• Experience with data visualization

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information (email and/or telephone numbers) for three professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT AMHERST COLLEGE

Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of approximately 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college’s community is composed of about 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and 54 countries around the world, and about 1,000 staff and faculty. The college’s scenic 1,000-acre campus includes a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book & Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. The town of Amherst offers an amazing variety of coffee shops, restaurants and entertainment, and a very active outdoor life. Our vibrant campus, diverse community and beautiful surrounding, makes Amherst College and the Town of Amherst the perfect place to work, learn and live!