Prospect Development Analyst

About the University of Denver

The University of Denver (DU) is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain region, serving approximately 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students. DU is classified as an R1:
Doctoral University, a designation recognizing the highest level of research activity among U.S. institutions.

At DU, we approach higher education with the confident optimism and pragmatic independence that define the Rocky Mountain West. It sets us apart. We’re preparing students to become the solutions in their own stories, empowering them to face uncertainty with confidence and uncommon sense.

We’re fiercely ambitious and forward‑thinking, surpassing all expectations to redefine success and how to achieve it. As a top‑tier private R-1 institution, we are dedicated to making the world a better place –contributing to our communities and making positive change in the world.

DU Advancement drives meaningful connections and partnerships to support DU’s mission of advancing the public good. By championing philanthropy, engaging alumni, and fostering collaborative initiatives, we empower innovation, inspire transformation, and showcase what DU can do to create positive change in the world.

This spirit is at the heart of The Denver Difference campaign. As DU’s most ambitious campaign yet, we are reimagining what the university experience can and should be. By preparing students for success in all aspects of life, DU is setting a new standard for higher education.

DU Advancement reflects the excellence and innovation of the university itself. Through alumni engagement, development, operations, and campaign leadership, we are fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy to support our bold vision for the future.

Reporting to the Director of Prospect Development, the Prospect Development Analyst plays a vital role in advancing fundraising efforts at DU by serving as a strategic partner to frontline fundraisers. This position identifies and assesses major gift prospects through in‑depth research, proactive identification, and data analysis to expand and prioritize the donor pipeline. The role regularly manages and optimizes the prospect management system, maintains data integrity, and ensures timely, accurate deliverables by coordinating with internal stakeholders.

The role regularly monitors and reports on fundraising activity for accuracy and alignment with Prospect Management Guidelines, while collaborating with fundraisers to provide actionable insights to support donor engagement, inform fundraising strategy, and drive prospects through the giving cycle.

• Conduct detailed research using public, proprietary, purchased, or leased databases, newspapers, published materials, and other resources to identify potential donors and funding sources, create donor profiles, travel lists, and other written material for internal and external clients.
• Analyze and interpret biographical, business, and financial information on individuals and/or corporations and foundations based on the University’s fundraising strategies and objectives.
• Provide timely qualitative and quantitative data and trend analysis that supports the strategic and tactical planning and operational effectiveness of key fundraising programs, including annual, major, and planned giving. Study internal and external data and utilizes data mining and predictive modeling software to help discover, analyze, classify, and strategically manage and grow the pool of prospects capable of making philanthropic contributions to the University.
• Research and populate CRM Database (Pio Sphere) with current information on prospect and donor careers, financial assets, interests, relationships, affiliations, and potential for philanthropic support.
• Analyze individual wealth indicators, including salary, stock, real estate, and other assets, to determine overall financial capacity and solicitation potential. This involves interpreting liquidity events and their relevance to solicitation strategies and timing, as well as providing internal wealth ratings.
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