Research Analyst

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long‑term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

Advancement at York leads and inspires meaningful engagement and philanthropic support from alumni and friends to advance the University’s mission. We are also deeply committed to building the reputation of York University as a leading, progressive, research‑intensive university uniquely positioned for the betterment of society in the 21st century.

• Advancement Services & Operations: the administrative and technology support unit for all Advancement activities.
• Alumni Engagement: provides programmes, services, and engagement to over 360,000 York alumni worldwide.
• Development: leads efforts to promote and secure philanthropic support from alumni, donors, friends, corporations, and foundations.
• Advancement Communications & Marketing: works to promote and communicate alumni and donor messages along with direct marketing services for alumni and donor engagement.

Under the direction of the Director, Prospect Research and Analytics, the Advancement Research Analyst supports this mission by providing research and support of the prospect management system in Advancement. The incumbent provides support to the Senior Development Officers and senior leadership team to assist with the identification and profiling of donors and supports the prospect function for the Development team to align with fundraising objectives.

The role involves supporting the prospect management system, analysing donor data, preparing research profiles on individuals, corporations and foundations, developing prospecting lists, conducting media reviews, and extracting and reporting data using relational databases.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will bring the following:

• At least a university degree in Business, Commerce, Library Science, Information Management or equivalent education and experience, including a college diploma in a similar discipline plus one year of practical, related experience, and four years of recent experience (within the last five years) working at York University performing the same or similar tasks.

• Three (3) years of recent and related work experience in online advancement tools such as Pro-Online, Big Database and services such as Factiva & Lexis Nexis.
• Preparing research profiles on individuals, corporations and foundations, and in preparing Wealth Indicators, including reviewing financial and giving details and providing information and recommendations on potential philanthropic capacity.
• Preparing prospecting lists of potential leads for fundraising and other advancement initiatives, programmes and regional trips; knowledge of prospect management systems is an asset.
• Conducting media reviews and identifying opportunities for distribution to advancement colleagues or for additional research.
• Using relational databases; experience in extracting, uploading, and operating basic reporting tools; demonstrated ability to analyse data for potential trends.
• Working with records management system(s) is an asset, as well as knowledge of PIPEDA and best practices in privacy‑related policies.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities.

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