Job DescriptionProfessional position responsible for delivering high-quality research, analysis, and strategic portfolio management to support the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of alumni, parents and friends of the university. This role bridges prospect research with portfolio optimization to ensure that development officers and Advancement leaders have the insights, tools, and support needed to move prospects effectively through the fundraising pipeline.
ResponsibilitiesProspect Research: Develops donor pool by identifying prospects and conducting detailed research on prospective donors using advanced on-line databases, internet resources, in-house files and data, library, and other references. Analyzes, interprets, organizes, and distributes financial, biographical, and historical information on
individual donors, corporations, and foundations, based on fundraising strategies and objectives. Collaborates with development officers to develop prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and overall fundraising strategies, based on research and analysis of data and information.
Portfolio Management: Ensure compliance with prospect management policies and procedures while maintaining integrity of the portfolio management system. Demonstrate a solid, detailed knowledge of the university's prospect pool, portfolio management business processes, and the proper use and function of prospect information in the database. Recommend changes that enhance innovation and further the goals of prospect management. Lead prospect management system orientation/training for assigned liaison areas.
Analysis: Use data visualization techniques required to analyze and describe groups of prospects or constituents. Manage the planning and execution of projects
related to analysis of fundraising portfolios. Provide advancement leadership with analysis on overall portfolio movement, health, and viability. Manage and maintain the pipeline of planned, pending, and closed solicitations for liaison areas. Enter and maintain prospect record data in
database.
Reporting: Compiles and synthesizes data and information into written reports and oversees appropriate dissemination. Works with Advancement Services to create and update a suite of reports that provide basic biographical information and can be used in preparing officers and leadership to attend events and meetings with donors.
QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Bachelor's degree required
2. Minimum of two years direct research, development or transferable experience required. Transferable experience includes: database management, records management, prospect research and/or direct major gift fundraising.
3. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY.
1. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
2. Demonstrated superior analytical and research skills, including internet search capability.
3. Strong experience in MS Office, including MS Word, Access, and Excel, or similar programs.
4. Excellent organizational skills required including the ability to manage multiple activities, demands, and/or projects simultaneously, while maintaining a high degree of effectiveness, a spirit of collaboration, and positive attitude.
5. Demonstrated initiative and self-starting capacity.
6. Ability to work independently and within a team structure.
7. Ability to prioritize, and work efficiently and effectively with minimum supervision.
8. Demonstrated ability to pay attention to detail and keep projects on task, meeting and exceeding timeline expectations.
9. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information and material in a discretionary manner.
10. Demonstrated understanding of major gifts fundraising and/or portfolio management
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Experience in an academic or nonprofit setting, preferably in a research university environment.
2. Experience in fundraising
3. Extensive knowledge of Tulane University
4. Knowledge of Ellucian Advance database.
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Job Info - Job Identification 511
- Job Category Communications & Engagement
- Posting Date 04/20/2026, 11:24 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
- Legal Employer Tulane University
- Business Unit Tulane University
- Department Advancement - Annual Fund
- Grade 25
