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Compensation: $50,000 - $58,000 annually.

Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits package including health, dental, company paid life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits. A 403(b) retirement plan with 10% company contribution
• Paid leave including vacation, sick, personal and volunteer. Six weeks of paid parental leave. Paid holidays and company paid HSA contributions. A work environment that embraces flexibility inside of a framework
• Mission-driven work that changes the lives of people around the world
• Tuition and certification assistance and a $300 annual reimbursement wellness program
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This position flourishes with natural curiosity. Digging into trends, finding patterns, helping and motivating others and researching the unique constituents of Kansas State University. The Portfolio and Research Analyst gathers data to evaluate portfolio health and fundraising activity, and prepares and delivers findings in consultation to development team members. The Analyst connects activities to goal success and strengthens forecasting and performance evaluation data by promoting accountability. Using past trends and future expectancies, this position helps guide both individual and team annual goal setting activities.

A day in the life of the position could be:

• Schedule, prepare, and lead prospect development sessions, covering topics such as portfolio health (stage distribution, size, yield, etc.), activity trends and gaps between pipeline and goal measures. Consult fundraisers on recommendations to optimize portfolios. Prepare reports including financial assets, potential philanthropic support, etc. to inform internal and external partners as they prepare to meet with constituents.
• Monitor the centralized prospect management system to ensure contacts and interactions are recorded for strong communication across the organization.
• Perform routine audits to credit solicitations when gifts are receipted, assign leads and referrals, and identify opportunities for enhanced data accuracy in the CRM.
• Support education for development staff by leading new hire training sessions and ongoing training for systems and processes. Train team members on internal department processes and procedures.
• Deliver current news alerts, search for updated contact information and prepare prospect information summaries to support fundraising needs.
• Validate and facilitate flow of prospects to development teams identified through internal and external channels.
• Create custom capacity ratings by calculating individual wealth indicators, such as stock and real estate holdings.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years professional experience in an office setting focused on providing excellent customer service
• Analytical skills to assess data for irregularities, anticipate problems, formulate logical conclusions, develop alternative solutions, make recommendations, and implement changes
• Strong natural curiosity to dig into trends and desire to research details
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and working knowledge of relational databases
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and acceptable driving record

What we want:

• 2+ years experience in higher education fundraising, or data management and analytics, preferably in a University setting or sophisticated non-profit environment
• Knowledge of the prospect fundraising cycle
• Understanding of the dynamic communications between fundraiser requests and development support services

Travel:

• No travel required

Location:

• Manhattan, Kansas (onsite)

Commitment to Inclusion and Belonging

The Foundation is committed to providing opportunities for all employees to succeed by creating an environment that is inclusive and draws upon the strength of the diverse backgrounds and personal experiences of our team.

Employees cultivate a supportive, welcoming, inclusive, and equitable work environment that allows everyone to feel connected to the organization’s mission and contribute to their full potential.

Work for a Certified Great Place to Work

As a Certified Great Place to Work, organizational culture and employee engagement is important to us. We strive to harness your talents and build upon your strengths. We offer resources for professional growth so team members can find their purpose, a path to grow, ways to add value and thrive. Work alongside passionate, caring and hardworking people who trust and challenge one another in our intentional pursuit to be the best.

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