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Wesleyan University

Assistant Director, Business Intelligence

Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, us, 06457


Wesleyan University Assistant Director, Business Intelligence

Middletown, ConnecticutAdvancement Information Management (AIM) is a strategic department within Wesleyan’s Office of Advancement focusing on cycles of organizational data-oriented activity including information acquisition, custodianship and governance, prospect identification, moves management strategy and analytic interpretation. AIM leverages data insights to improve and strengthen Advancement successes.The work of the AIM team is vital to the current campaign where we are in the second year of a $600 million comprehensive fundraising campaign, the largest in school history, and are more than a year ahead of schedule. While raising financial support for key University initiatives, the campaign also aims to broaden Wesleyan’s donor base and build a pipeline of donors for the future.Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement Information Management, the Assistant Director, Business Intelligence is responsible for providing accurate, timely and relevant information for the potential fundraising, qualification, cultivation, and engagement of alumni and other Wesleyan constituencies. The Assistant Director works as a strategic partner with front-line fundraising staff to identify, monitor prospect wealth and life events, assess prospect activity and recommend prospect cultivation strategies.Responsibilities

Conduct financial and biographical research using electronic databases, online search tools, and public documents to analyze and synthesize relevant information to determine wealth capacity ratings, donor affinities and inclination and connection to cause.Research employment, affiliations, educational background, charitable giving, income, stock holdings, interests, and university connections of university alumni, parents, and friends, to identify and qualify potential viable prospects.Develop research strategies and methods including creative research methods to identify potential donors and/or new donor prospects at every giving level.Investigate new donor prospects and regularly re-evaluate and monitor established donor sources in preparation for computing wealth assessments.Participate in planning long and short-term development strategies to solicit funds and meet department fundraising goals.Proactively monitor and request updates on biographical information held in CRM, including relationship and contact information.Assist front-line fundraising staff in prospect management including the promotion of wealth and inclination indicators, pre- and post-trip activity reviews and qualification.Assist with compiling visit briefing materials for the front-line fundraising team and senior leadership prospect visits.Staff on-campus events including Homecoming/Family Weekend and Reunion/Commencement Weekend.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant research experience in development/non-profit/library science/business information or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize, and clearly report on a high volume of information.Ability to identify trends, make connections, and interpret patterns.Familiarity with a broad range of research techniques, internet search strategies and experience using electronic databases and online search tools.Proven ability to work independently as well as in teams.Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.Preferred Qualifications

Experience with donor databases.Experience in development prospect research or prospect management.Position is open until filled. For full consideration please apply by November 8, 2024 when first review of applications will begin.As part of your application, please upload a cover letter and resume.Compensation: $50,800 - $63,775Work Location: On CampusAll offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups.Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.We welcome your interest in Wesleyan’s diverse, energetic community of employees who, by their creativity, innovative thinking, and generosity of spirit, help make Wesleyan a great place to work.

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