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Trinity College

Research Analyst

Hartford, CT

... Research Analyst include conducting complex and independent research. This entails reviewing ... Write donor prospect briefings for development team and engage in ongoing consultation with respect ...

Asuep

Research Analyst

Tempe, AZ

Research Analyst In partnership with fundraising staff members, the Research Analyst will identify ... Depending on area of assignment, donor prospects could be individuals, corporations and/or ...

Arizona State University

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Tempe, AZ · On-site

Research Analyst In partnership with fundraising staff members, the Research Analyst will identify ... Depending on area of assignment, donor prospects could be individuals, corporations and/or ...

Family First, Inc.

Donor Relations Specialist

Tampa, FL · On-site

Research & Analysis * Identify and assess the upgrade potential within the base-level donor portfolio to mid- or major-donor levels. * Provide individual donor research as support for the development ...

Scouting America

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Howard University

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Washington, DC · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

This role identifies, tracks, segments, and analyzes donor records and key relationships between ... The Prospect Research Analyst must keep current on research and fundraising trends through regular ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for donor research analyst in the United States is $73,965.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Donor Research Analyst vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectDonor Research AnalystFundraising Coordinator
CredentialsBachelor's degree, research skillsBachelor's degree, communication skills
Work EnvironmentResearch-focused, data analysisEvent planning, donor engagement
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, charities, educational institutionsNonprofits, fundraising firms

The Donor Research Analyst primarily focuses on analyzing donor data and identifying potential donors, while the Fundraising Coordinator manages fundraising events and donor outreach. Both roles support nonprofit fundraising efforts but differ in their core responsibilities and daily tasks.

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Donor Research Coordinator

Donor Research Coordinator

North Central Texas College

Gainesville, TX • On-site

$39K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number
9002084
Title
Donor Research Coordinator
Position Type
Full-Time
Department
External Affairs
Job Summary
This position directs, plans, organizes activities for prospect identification, analysis and implementation of strategies to support Foundation goals; serves as the principal authority on prospect research and philanthropic trends. Manages and implements alumni outreach and prospect management and tracking system. Plans, organizes, coordinates and implements prospect research programs, policies and goals to ensure Foundation has adequate prospect information to achieve its fundraising objectives.
Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Responsible for the Prospect Research & Analytics function of the college and foundation including data collection for current donors as well as prospective donors.
  • Manages and implements prospect management and tracking system to record donor and donation information. Assists with alumni outreach efforts.
  • Develops short term strategic plans for prospect development and research that align with fundraising priorities; plans, implements and manages strategies to identify, rate, assign and track prospects with the capacity to make gifts.
  • Develops policies to ensure data collection conforms to ethical principles, confidentiality.
  • Manages the assignment of newly identified prospects and ensures Foundation major and principal gift activity is coordinated and prospects are moved successfully through the fundraising cycle; develops and implements policies and standards for donor/prospect research projects with the primary focus on major and principal gifts.
  • Initiates and manages efforts to develop prospect pools and to provide strategic information on individuals, corporations and foundations to development officers and senior Foundation leadership. Develop reports to share with appropriate fundraising staff.
  • Develops and implements proactive strategies for discovering new sources of funding for priority initiatives; develops systems and processes to ensure these prospects are actively moved through the cultivation process; meets regularly with Foundation development officers to assess core priorities.
  • Prepares annual strategic business plan and budget for incorporation into the overall Foundation operating plan and budget; serves as the Foundation resource for prospect clearance and management for cultivation and solicitation of major and principal gift prospects.
  • Provides consultation to development officers to assemble a comprehensive prospect base for approved campaigns and initiatives and ensure an adequate number of prospects to support organization fundraising priorities.
  • Participates at an appropriate level in professional associations such as APRA, AHP and/or CASE in order to increase knowledge and skills and stay abreast of industry trends and concerns; trains staff in research methodology and most efficient and economical means to utilize resources.
  • Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change based on the needs of the department and the institution.

Required Education
Associate's degree required
Required Skills & Abilities
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with others, including those within division and across college populations
  • Proficient in software applications including Blackbaud Raiseredge and Financialedge; serve as a point of contact for software implementation process and subject matter expert
  • Must be knowledgeable identifying funding prospects, and how those match college initiatives
  • Familiar with the various services for wealth screening such as wealth engine, donor search and analyzing reports.
  • Ability to create email campaigns, newsletters and social media outreach campaigns
  • Alumni outreach and ability to manage and motivate groups of students, alumni and
    community volunteers.

Preferred Skills & Abilities
Required Experience
  • Two (2) years' of application development, multi-server environments, database administration, or related experience required.
  • Alumni relations, non-profit organization, or higher education environment managing electronic communications or related experience required

Preferred Experience
  • Prospect management and tracking software to record donor and donation information preferred
  • Donor prospect research and identification preferred
  • Management / leadership experience preferred

Posting Date
04/02/2026
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Subject to criminal background check. Resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript required in addition to application. Salary is $39,409. Based on the Gainesville campus.North Central Texas College ("NCTC") is an equal opportunity employer. NCTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin, disability, age, genetics, equal pay, or any other legally protected characteristic. NCTC prohibits harassment on the basis of a legally protected characteristic and/or retaliation for reporting a complaint.
Location
Gainesville

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