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Through the 4D Experience, our community members build skills, knowledge and perspective at our campuses nestled in the vibrant city of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. As globally-minded citizens, we strive to make a difference in the world and create real, lasting change through collaborations and cutting-edge research designed to solve real-world challenges. For over 150 years, DU has offered a multitude of disciplines, majors and degrees designed to prepare students for lives and careers of purpose.

About DU Advancement
The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education, developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way. The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni relations, development, and student and alumni career services, DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision.

The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success is dependent on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our shared profession.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Prospect Development, the Senior Prospect Development Analyst, Principal Gifts, provides best-in-class prospect research, portfolio management, and related prospect development services to the Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and other members of the Principal Gifts team. This position will primarily focus on principal gift-level ($5M+) prospect identification, research, and reporting, and will monitor and offer strategic consultative support for the development of the principal gift pipeline. Additionally, this position will support the Senior Vice Chancellor in preparing for quarterly Board of Trustees meetings, specifically the Nominations & Governance Committee, through research, profile creation, and the proactive identification of potential board candidates.

Essential Functions

Prospect Research

• Serve as the primary prospect research liaison to the Senior Vice Chancellor of Advancement and Associate Vice Chancellor for Development.
• Provide prospect research to development officers who primarily work with leadership-level ($1M+) and principal-level ($5M+) prospects.
• Identify new prospects and assess capacity/capability of making contributions at the leadership ($1M+) and principal gift level ($5M+).
• Produce clear, concise profiles on key prospects as requested by the Senior Vice Chancellor and other University leadership; collaborate with leadership team members to gain insight into what information is most helpful to each individual. Gain insight into preferences regarding format to produce clear, concise profiles on key prospects as requested.
• Generate top prospect lists for Chancellor and Senior Vice Chancellor travel, as well as regional VIP events related to DU’s comprehensive campaign.
• Research and populate CRM Database (PioSphere) 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.
• Monitor daily media alerts on top prospects and share information relevant to prospect strategies with Principal Gift team members.
• Establish a deep understanding of DU’s Campaign Top 200 prospects and ensure that research and information in all systems is kept current and available. Read contact reports related to DU’s top donors.

Portfolio Management

• Provide strategic consultative partnership to the Senior Vice Chancellor and the Principal Gift team that includes prospect strategies, ideas, reports, and analysis related to principal prospects and donors.
• Facilitate regular portfolio consultation meetings to review the Senior Vice Chancellor’s and broader principal gifts portfolios to achieve a high level of portfolio optimization, while providing strategic input to advance prospect strategies, increasing fundraising outcomes.
• Regularly monitor the principal gifts prospect pool and assist the Director of Prospect Development with the management of the University prospect pool as needed.
• Contribute to recurring pipeline meetings to review the principal gift pipeline and participate in campaign strategy sessions.
• Update the CRM Database (PioSphere) with current information on prospect and donor assignments, as well as proposal statuses.
• Provide strategic recommendations regarding prioritization of prospects and prepare related analyses in advance of portfolio consultation meetings.

Relationship Building

• Provide training to development officers in designated units as needed.
• In partnership with the Senior Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff, research, draft, and maintain constituent profiles in support of the Board of Trustees Nominations & Governance Committee. Using parameters defined by the Board and in collaboration with Advancement leadership, proactively identifying prospective candidates for Committee Consideration.
• Participate in quarterly Nominations & Governance Committee meetings and additional ad hoc committee meetings as necessary to ensure accurate information is captured regarding next steps for potential board candidates, maintaining high levels of confidentiality around prospective candidates.

Leadership

• Work with the Director of Prospect Development to set strategic goals for the Prospect Development team, including the development of new prospect research and prospect management policies and procedures, report development, etc.
• Serve as a resource for other members of the Prospect Development team in providing guidance and advice on the practical application of prospect research and portfolio management concepts and best practices; provide subject matter expertise for one or more advanced prospect research topics.
• Responsibilities may include supervision of student workers.

Partnerships & University Citizenship

• Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices.
• Model One DU leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven research and analytical techniques, emphasizing the ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize data and information from various sources and present information clearly and cohesively.
• Knowledge of current trends in philanthropy and higher education, as well as advanced analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to present information in formal and informal settings and impart understanding of complex ideas to others.
• Displays and demonstrates overall knowledge of prospect development, including prospect identification, research and management, as well as data analysis, querying, and reporting.
• Proven ability to deal with confidential matters with tact and sensitivity.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic discussions, particularly with frontline fundraisers and Advancement leadership, connecting the science of research with the art of relationship building.
• Proven ability to prioritize and work independently, responsibly, and meet deadlines.
• Expertise in industry-standard sources of data; familiarity with databases such as LexisNexis for Development Professionals (LNDP), ResearchPoint, iWave, Foundation Directory, Rel-Sci, desired.

Required Qualifications

We welcome applications from all candidates, including first-generation applicants and individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as veterans and those with disabilities. We welcome you to apply if you meet the minimum requirements listed below and are enthusiastic about the work.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification).
• 3 years in research, tracking, or data analysis with success in understanding internal and external clients needs and ability to translate needs into viable resources for clientele.
• Management experience, to include projects or personnel.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field, including history, library sciences, or other humanities or social science fields.
• Experience working in higher education, political, or similarly complex non-profit environment.
• Active participation with Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), Association for Advancement Services Professionals (AASP), Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) or other related professional organizations.

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.
• Eligible for hybrid or remote work.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus 

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; some nights and weekends as required.  In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 23, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 10.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $72,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.