Prospect Research Analyst
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Job Location:
Bloomington, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
25-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position is eligible for a work from home schedule with occasional required travel for meetings or training after a six-month on-site onboarding in our Bloomington IN office. The anticipated salary range for this role is $57000-$60000 commensurate with experience.
Start your next career chapter with a deep dive into discovery and data-driven impact!
The Indiana University Foundation is looking for a Prospect Research Analyst to join the Prospect Management & Research this role you will use your analytical skills curiosity and strong research abilities to identify and track the accomplishments and life events of alumni and donors whose support drives the IU mission.
Reporting to the Research Manager you will conduct strategic research on potential donors using Python and SQL to extract and analyze large datasets ll as assessing donors interest and ability to support Indiana University. The successful Prospect Research Analyst will enjoy heads-down research organizing complex information demonstrating strong writing skills and taking pride in the behind-the-scenes work that leads to transformational gifts. If you are driven by discovery energized by data and excited to support the philanthropic mission of Indiana University apply today!
Qualifications :
Education & Experience
- Bachelors degree required.
- At least 4 years of related work experience preferred; combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Backgrounds in library science education investigative research or data-heavy roles are highly encouraged.
- Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising or CRM is a plus.
- Experience with data visualization (e.g. Tableau or Power BI) and translating findings into clear narratives is strongly preferred.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience and references demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and work independently and responsibly to meet competing deadlines
- Proficiency in SQL for querying/joining relational datasets (e.g. joins aggregations window functions); strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of general fundraising best practices
- Interpersonal skills and judgment suitable for exercising appropriate discretion and demeanor when dealing with colleagues faculty board members and members of the public
- Strong organizational skills required
- Knowledge of Indiana University and IU Foundation history
- Professional writing skills
- Advanced computer software Internet and database knowledge
- Demonstrated commitment to following detailed procedures and documentation practices.
Additional Information :
A cover letter expressing your interest is highly recommended for consideration. We anticipate a January 2026 start for this role though screens may start as soon as October 30th.
The IUF is committed to providing a safe respectful and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individuals race ethnicity religion color sex age national origin genetic information sexual orientation disability gender identity or expression ancestry marital status protected veteran status pregnancy or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Spss
- Data Collection
- R
- Stata
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Data Mining
- Calculus
- Market Research
- Operations Research
- SAS
- Data Analysis Skills
About Company
Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in maki ... View more
