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Job Summary It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish. About the Position A strong foundation of supporters is essential to enhancing academic innovation, empowering students, transforming campus structures and enriching the community. Through gifts large and small, Cal State Fullerton elevates the potential of our remarkable students. The office of Central Developmentis dedicated to increasing community, tradition, and contributions to the University by working together with the campus community. We seek an exceptional individual to join our team as the Prospect Researcher (Research Technician I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity. Under the general direction of the Director of Prospect Management and Strategy, the Prospect Researcher supports University Advancement by conducting in-depth research, analysis, and reporting on individuals, corporations, and foundations to inform fundraising strategies and enhance donor engagement. Focuses on analyzing existing constituent data to identify new prospects, preparing research on assigned prospects, and supporting strategic fundraising initiatives, including campus-wide comprehensive or capital campaigns. The Prospect Researcher collaborates closely with Advancement leadership and the Development team to ensure fundraisers are equipped with accurate, actionable, and timely information. Requires skills in research, data analysis, and interpretation to help build and maintain strong prospect pools and to guide data-driven fundraising strategies. The Prospect Researcher is responsible for prospect portfolio distribution and other prospect report distribution to University Advancement staff. Responsibilities also include gathering, compiling, and analyzing prospect research data, assisting in the coordination of prospect identification, donor prospect reporting and analysis, general office coordination and travel and procurement card tracking. Other duties as assigned. Essential Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university including the completion of a course in statistics. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. One year of experience in technical research or statistical work. One year of graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public administration, business administration, or engineering may be substituted for the required experience. Working knowledge of methods used to prepare research reports. Ability to assist with gathering and analyzing of research data, and with the compilation of data for reports and summaries. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in order to create and edit publications and proposals and distribute communication via social media. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and / or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Preferred Qualifications Experience with research and ability to perform complex data analysis. Experience using ResearchPoint, LexisNexis, and WealthEngine. Work experience in nonprofit or public organizations that receive donated funds, and an awareness of how those funds are solicited, allocated, and used. Knowledge of creating research biographical profiles, both general and detailed. Ability to maintain files and records. Ability to maintain confidentiality of prospect information and development records. Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT and RE software. Familiarity with engagement scoring, machine learning approaches to donor modeling, or network analysis. License / Certifications A valid California driver’s license. #J-18808-Ljbffr New River Community College

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