Prospect Research Analyst
Job Requisition:JR101968 Prospect Research Analyst (Open)Job Posting Title:Prospect Research AnalystDepartment:CC00264 WM001 | WMUA | Prospect Management & ResearchJob Family:Staff - Stewardship & Donor RelationsWorker Sub-Type:Regular (benefited)Job Requisition Primary Location:Discovery 1Primary Job Posting Location:Posting Location - William & MaryJob Description Summary:University Advancement creates the conditions for opportunity – human, financial, & experiential – by garnering and stewarding the resources that advance William & Mary.Reporting to the Associate Director of Prospect Research, the Prospect Research Analyst provides full scale prospect research, identification and development services throughout the prospect life cycle. Using the account management model, the Analyst supports several fundraising teams and individual fundraisers. Collaborating with advancement leadership, front-line development officers, and volunteers on prospect management and activity, proactive and reactive prospect research and identification projects, wealth and propensity reviews, and other prospect development related projects.The research analyst utilizes advanced research and analytical methodologies to identify, qualify, and rank a viable pool of highly qualified prospective donors and volunteers in support of the University’s strategic fundraising activities, including the annual, planned, major, and leadership gifts fundraising programs. Collects, synthesizes, analyzes, and interprets biographical and financial data to produce briefings and reports that inform decision-making; these reports include calculated wealth estimates and capacity ratings that indicate the ability and propensity of individuals, corporations and foundations to make philanthropic contributions to and serve in volunteer capacities for the university. Advises advancement leadership and gift officers on prospect strategy and comprehensive portfolio management, routinely reviewing fundraising benchmarks with emphasis on strategic movement of prospects through the fundraising cycle (e.g., cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship).The Prospect Research Analyst will help foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. This is a hybrid position based in Williamsburg, VA, that offers a flexible work environment.This position is classified as professional, meaning it is salaried and exempt from overtime. For benefits and leave purposes, this role falls under the "12‑month Professionals & Faculty" classification on the HR website. Please review the full position description with all job duties under the “Featured Job Opportunities” on the University Advancement recruitment website: https://advancement.wm.edu/come-work-with-us/open-positions/Job Description:For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, August 31, 2026. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. A resume and cove...