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Title: Development Research Analyst

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: 5

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: University Advancement

Department:

Position Summary

The Development Research Analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and compiling information on current and prospective donors to Elon University. The Analyst uses their research skills to collect and repackage data to inform philanthropic strategy for fundraisers, senior staff, and the University President. This position will have a working knowledge of the University’s philanthropic priorities, information management policies, and the Apra Code of Ethics, as well as the ability to handle constituent information in a responsible and highly confidential manner.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required and a minimum of two years of professional experience, preferably in higher education or at a nonprofit organization.

Preferred Education and Experience

Two or more years of professional experience in prospect research, fundraising, library science, or similar preferred.

Job Duties

• • Uses advanced online databases, Internet resources, and in-house data to gather biographical and financial information, including employment, stock holdings, compensation, inherited wealth, real estate, philanthropy, valuable collections, foundation assets, etc.
• • Analyzes and interprets information to create estimated gift capacity ratings • Assists in maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic records • Creates event briefings (bullets/bios), prepares research profiles, responds to requests, and generates leads through internal data mining • Performs proactive research by reviewing leads in weekly action reports, Magazine of Elon articles and class notes, and 50th reunion yearbook - 
• Provides staffing support for major Elon events including, but not limited to, Elon Day, Move-In/New Student Convocation, Family Weekend, Homecoming, Night of the Phoenix, and Commencement
• Communicates confidential information to fundraisers, senior staff, and University President to inform fundraising strategy
• Regularly communicates with campus partners to share information and gather data for research documents