Constituent Research Analyst

Position Overview

Position Summary
 
The Constituent Research Analyst (CRA) will play a fundamental role in our growing advancement team. Reporting to the ‘first’ Vice President for Advancement and Public Relations, the CRA will possess a growth mindset and be a mission-driven professional aligned with the vision and mission of Eastern New Mexico University. A Hispanic Serving Institution, ENMU is committed to providing access and affordability to first-generation and socio-economically underrepresented families and students. 
 
The CRA will play a significant part in co-creating our engagement and fundraising infrastructure. The CRA will act as a collaborative partner with advancement and alumni relations working to inform and design constituent pools, pipelines, engagement, and solicitation strategies. The CRA will possess the fundamental competencies of a prospect researcher and have the ability to grow in their profession with our developing division. The applicant should be curious, analytical, persistent, detail-oriented and have a relationship-centered approach. A creative thinker and problem solver, the candidate should work well both independently and in collaboration with others. 

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide in-depth research and analysis of individuals, corporations, foundations, and philanthropic partners using a variety of sources, tools, and techniques. Conduct wealth screenings, cross reference, and verify research findings across multiple sources.  Prepare written profiles, ratings, qualification lists, and help develop strategic pipelines. Track research findings in a CRM system and assist with organization-wide efforts to acquire and maintain institutional data according to best practices in data management. Act as a strategic partner and proactively provide data-informed recommendations regarding the next steps to development officers, advancement, and academic leaders. Provide exceptional customer service to a variety of internal and external partners. Help organize research and data. Perform other duties as assigned 
Minimum Job Requirements:
A Bachelor's degree and or a minimum of two years of experience or an equivalent combination of education/experience related to the duties specified.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability in research techniques such as prospect identification, data mining, and relationship mapping.  Familiarity with push technology resources and electronic screening tools. Ability to read and interpret business, government & legal documents (IRS Form 990, SEC filings, property assessments, etc.).  Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to analyze, interpret, synthesize, and present complex information effectively.  Experience/knowledge of (fundraising) databases (Ellucian Advance/Banner, a plus) Experience with reporting and visualization tools (e.g., Cognos, Tableau) and online information and screening services such as Wealth Engine, Lexis Nexis, Sorkins, FoundationSearch, ResearchPoint, etc. General awareness of best practices in database management. High-level proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite, with particular emphasis on Excel. Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential donor and prospect information.

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Insurance
Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan that’s right for them.
Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan 
Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement Eastern New Mexico University participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.
The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month. Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave. Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees. Temporary employees do not accrue leave.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan Eastern New Mexico University offers a tuition waiver for regular employees and retirees. This program waives the tuition for one course (up to four credit hours) per semester. Employees' spouses may be eligible to use the tuition waiver during any semester that it is not being used by the employee.

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