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Research Analyst, Prospect Management & Research

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Mar 25, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	Research Analyst, Prospect Management & Research
Position Number	8102768
Work Modality	Hybrid - 4 In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?	no
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES
Location Code	DEVELOPMENT & DONOR SERVICES (03635A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Under general direction, this position is responsible for performing extensive research and identifying potential philanthropic donors to provide private financial gifts to benefit Loyola University Chicago. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include the Following. Research and Prospecting: Analyzes and documents complex information to assess financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity, and linkages to campus. Extracts and records key information that informs cultivation and solicitation strategies. Produces timely in-depth research, profiles, etc. on individuals, corporations, and foundations using a wide variety of biographical, organizational, and financial sources, including online database services, internet websites, library and government sources, and other external repositories. Proactively and independently identifies sources of leadership annual and major gift support, both from within the existing CRM and using research techniques and electronic searching methodologies, combined with external sources, to develop a sufficient pool of potential prospects for campus-wide fundraising initiatives. Provides support for evaluative research activities related to the successful implementation, use, and deployment of data resulting from wealth screenings. Work as part of a team to ensure impactful use by frontline team of wealth screening results and other related research information. Collaborates with supervisor on matters related to pool and pipeline prioritization and management. Ensures that prospect knowledge, including external ratings, interests, and linkages acquired through research, is preserved and maintained in a complex database system that is accessible to campus-wide fundraising staff to develop future cultivation strategies. Proactively tracks and disseminates donor and prospect-related information. Monitor news and publicly available financial information on prospects from SEC filings, press releases, and major newspapers. Maintains strong knowledge of Loyola University Chicago's programs, projects, personnel, and initiatives. Collaboration and Training: Works with members of the Advancement team to enhance the University's efforts to build enduring relationships with constituents that result in constituents' philanthropic support of Loyola. Develops and maintains ongoing, collaborative relationships with Advancement staff, particularly by serving as a subject matter expert with prospect research, wealth event and trends, industry trends, etc. Trains users on donor-related data, processes, and protocols. Provides periodic refresher trainings to existing staff members. Data Performs timely and accurate entry of key prospect information (e.g., news articles about alumni, obituaries) into the Kindsight ascend database, communicating this information to key stakeholders as necessary. Maintains well-organized, accurate, and complete internal databases for use by all Advancement staff and assists with usage as needed. Assists the Director of Prospect Management & Research and development staff with various data tasks, including (but not limited to) prospect coding, tracking, status monitoring, reporting, and the review of other dynamic information such as contact reports, strategy notes, etc. Other Maintains proficiency with standard prospect research resources (electronic, print, and other) and stays abreast of new resources and technologies. Stays current on research trends, as well as data management trends, as they relate to prospect research, through conferences and other professional development opportunities. Safeguards the confidentiality of constituent information at all times by adhering to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of the Foundation, University, and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA). Performs additional duties and assists with special projects as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's Degree. Preferred one to three years of experience in a development setting at a non-profit, library research setting, or information-related field.
Qualifications	Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in synthesizing material from multiple sources and presenting in a clear, logical, and coherent manner. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, present information, and respond to questions from internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to review and audit database entries to ensure accuracy, as well as detailed data processing. Ability and willingness to learn new software programs and web-based applications with minimal guidance. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects effectively and to communicate results in a timely and accurate manner. Must be able to work under the pressure of time and frequent requests from multiple sources. Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	N/A
Computer Skills	Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word. Advanced proficiency with Excel preferred. Adept user of the internet, email, and other office automation systems. The person in this role will be trained to advanced/expert proficiency on University systems. Familiarity with prospect research resources, including business and philanthropic publications and automated databases.
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
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Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$65,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$55,000/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34895