Prospect Strategist

Faculty/Department University Advancement & Communications Unit University Advancement & Communications-Development Employee Group URFA APT Collective Agreement Consideration Open with preference given to APT members. CUPE 5791 Job Family N/A Category Staff Number of Vacancies 1 Position Summary

The University of Regina is a comprehensive university serving the needs of the local region, as well as students from across Canada and internationally. As a modern university, it has established a strong reputation for its focus on community - internally and with the communities it serves. Building on this solid foundation, and the All Our Relations strategic plan demonstrating the institution’s commitment to the student experience, Canada’s First Nations, and the needs of future generations,make it an exciting time to join the U of R.

This role sits within the University’s Advancement team, reporting to the Associate Director - Development, and plays an essential role in identifying potential supporters for the University and providing essential data necessary to use in building effective relationships with those individuals and organizations.

Thoughtful, team-oriented, and motivated to succeed, the successful applicant will:

- Use critical thinking skills to undertake research of individuals, corporations and foundations to support the achievement of the portfolio’s strategic goals;
- Partner with Advancement and other university staff to build a robust, steadily increasing pool of prospects for fundraising priorities;
- Identify prospects with financial capacity of five to eight figure gifts;
- Create background profiles on prospects to support prospect qualification;
- Develop prospect, donor or volunteer briefing notes for internal and external audiences;
- Support donor stewardship engagement planning;
- Provide analytical reporting on donor and prospect data;
- Work with the development team to audit data inputs to maintain database accuracy;
- Meet requirements for data auditing and processes within pipeline management to assure data is accurate for forecasting and planning;
- Support a strong team ethos through positive, enthusiastic attitude, and working with colleagues to meet portfolio objectives;
- Ensure processes and policies are met, and support the development of other policies, as required;
- Have strong project management skills; and,
- Be flexible, creative, and proactive.

Position Requirements

**Position Requirements**
- Undergraduate degree, or similar credentials with 5 years’ experience;
- Education in data science, research, or business analyst credentials is preferred;
- 1-3 years’ experience in data and/or prospect management;
- Experience in a fundraising role with exposure to research aspects of a fundraising operation an asset;
- Expertise in research sources available to identify prospects and assess prospect financial and philanthropic capacity;
- Knowledge of producing prospect reports for internal and external stakeholders;
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop productive working relationships across a wide variety of individuals and groups;
- Strong critical thinking skills with an ability to use data to make decisions and translate strategy to action;
- Highly organized and able to track and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including ability to prioritize work projects and meet deadlines;
- Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written, with an ability to collaborate to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support the work of UAC;
- Experience working in an academic institution an asset; and,
- Strong work ethic with the ability to achieve desired outcomes.

Physical Demands Pay Grade APT 3 Salary Range $58,524 - $79,004 Annually Status Permanent Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:15 am - 4:30 pm

Duration (if Term/Temporary) Full-Time/Part-Time Full Time Preference Posting Target Posting Not Targeted

Additional Information

**Contact Information**

**Job Open Date**
- 07/17/2023**Job Close Date**
- 07/30/2023**Open Until Filled**
- No**Special Application Instructions**
- Please note that preference will be given to APT Members.
- Applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated resume that clearly states how they meet the posted qualifications.**Diversity Statement**Competition Number**
- 20230578A/S