Mississippi Valley State University
Prospect Research and Data Specialist
Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States, 38941
Posting Details
Position Information
Position TitleProspect Research and Data Specialist
Job Description
The Prospect Research and Data Specialist will play a crucial role in effectively managing and implementing a comprehensive database that will identify potential donors to many of the university departments; as well as researching donors and prospects; managing the University Advancement database; maintaining accurate records; developing and preparing timely and accurate reports; developing and maintaining a comprehensive program for prospect research; integration of all databases for current and prospective donors; handing prospect research and develop complex profiles such as wealth score algorithms for individuals, businesses, foundation and corporations; ensure data accuracy within prospect research module; organizing, executing and handling prospect tracking and management system to monitor routine research request operations, advise development officers and support strategy meetings; direct prospect research programs, manage production and distribute research reports for identifying, cultivating and soliciting prospects; prioritizing projects, determine research strategy and allocate research request; suggesting prospects and handle assignments ad appeal process as per procedures; making corrections and additions to all database records , including some prospect/donor information and contact schedules; provide constituent lists for university departments for various mailings; coordinate data gathering from campus-wide departments or individuals to help update and maintain the data base; complete all constituent data entry and updates; act as Scholarship Coordinator and coordinate with Financial Aid; organizing and integrate all information related to current and prospective donors to MVSU; the position will involve developing exception reports to ensure accuracy of all constituent information updates; receiving all returned mail and entering or distributing for entry and update as appropriate; running queries to scan database for duplicates and manually deleting or merging duplicated records as appropriate; developing routine data update strategy incorporating research options; updating internal policy and procedural documents as needed to reflect changes in operations; using DonorSearch or similar software platform for prospect research; as well as using internet and other resources for gathering information on personnel changes in government, business, etc...
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree; advanced degree preferred; BANNER 9 experience is a plus; excellent oral and written communication skills; two years experience in database or project management; excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to relate to Advancement colleagues, donors, volunteers, faculty and staff; as well as have a high level of professionalism, integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberSF703P
Open Date10/01/2024
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Position Information
Position TitleProspect Research and Data Specialist
Job Description
The Prospect Research and Data Specialist will play a crucial role in effectively managing and implementing a comprehensive database that will identify potential donors to many of the university departments; as well as researching donors and prospects; managing the University Advancement database; maintaining accurate records; developing and preparing timely and accurate reports; developing and maintaining a comprehensive program for prospect research; integration of all databases for current and prospective donors; handing prospect research and develop complex profiles such as wealth score algorithms for individuals, businesses, foundation and corporations; ensure data accuracy within prospect research module; organizing, executing and handling prospect tracking and management system to monitor routine research request operations, advise development officers and support strategy meetings; direct prospect research programs, manage production and distribute research reports for identifying, cultivating and soliciting prospects; prioritizing projects, determine research strategy and allocate research request; suggesting prospects and handle assignments ad appeal process as per procedures; making corrections and additions to all database records , including some prospect/donor information and contact schedules; provide constituent lists for university departments for various mailings; coordinate data gathering from campus-wide departments or individuals to help update and maintain the data base; complete all constituent data entry and updates; act as Scholarship Coordinator and coordinate with Financial Aid; organizing and integrate all information related to current and prospective donors to MVSU; the position will involve developing exception reports to ensure accuracy of all constituent information updates; receiving all returned mail and entering or distributing for entry and update as appropriate; running queries to scan database for duplicates and manually deleting or merging duplicated records as appropriate; developing routine data update strategy incorporating research options; updating internal policy and procedural documents as needed to reflect changes in operations; using DonorSearch or similar software platform for prospect research; as well as using internet and other resources for gathering information on personnel changes in government, business, etc...
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree; advanced degree preferred; BANNER 9 experience is a plus; excellent oral and written communication skills; two years experience in database or project management; excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to relate to Advancement colleagues, donors, volunteers, faculty and staff; as well as have a high level of professionalism, integrity, good judgment, and the ability to work in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Posting NumberSF703P
Open Date10/01/2024
Close Date
Open Until FilledYes
Special Instructions to Applicants