Prospect Management Analyst

College of Charleston

College of Charleston

IT

USD 45,300-60k / year

Posted on May 13, 2026

Prospect Management Analyst

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Posting Details

POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title Prospect Management Analyst
Position Type Classified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration Non-Faculty
Pay Band GEN08
Level
Department Institutional Advancement
Job Purpose
The Prospect Management Analyst maintains large scale data modeling projects and wealth screenings and maintains the prospect pipeline within ongoing data hygiene projects. The analyst will work closely with assigned gift officers and conduct quarterly portfolio reviews and work with these officers to build out prospect lists for campus priorities.

The position will provide information and insight to assigned gift officers and deliver consultative and analytical services including portfolio management, pipeline assessment and advancement analytics to support prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship efforts.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree and one to two (1-2) years of full-time experience in prospect management, prospect research, data analytics, or advancement services at a higher-educational institution, non-profit institution or equivalent. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The candidate should have excellent business and analytical skills; experience using data-driven insights; demonstrated project management and organizational skills; strong writing and communication skills and have the ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of fundraisers, advancement staff and other constituencies. The candidate is team-oriented and driven to achieve.

The candidate should have a working knowledge of prospect development and research methodologies and best practices; working knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and NXT database (or a similar CRM system); and, a strong familiarity with Blackbaud’s ResearchPoint and/or other research subscription services (e.g. Windfall, iWave, Candid, LinkedIn, LexisNexis, etc.). The candidate should have demonstrated project management skills, good attention to detail, and ability to prioritize workload and independently meet deadlines.

Advanced Microsoft skills (including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.) and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience using and creating Power BI dashboards is preferred but not required.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed is highly preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary *$45,300 - $60,000
Posting Date 05/13/2026
Closing Date 05/29/2026
Benefits
  • Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
  • Retirement
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free CARTA Bus Service
  • Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled No
Posting Number 2026075
EEO Statement
The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17957

Job Duties

Job Duties
Activity
Work with vendors to conduct large-scale data modeling projects and wealth screenings. Execute plan to maintain up to date screenings on all prospects throughout the year. Analyze modeling and screening results to make recommendations for prospect assignments and to build the prospect pipeline. Proactively and independently execute additional strategies to identify sources of prospects using creative research techniques including push technology, news alerts, print materials, gift reports, and action notes. Maintain the prospect pipeline with on-going data hygiene projects to ensure the pipeline includes a group of active prospects.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 50
Activity
Conduct portfolio reviews at least quarterly with assigned gift officers. Recommends prospects to be removed from or added to assigned portfolios and supports gift officers as they create, grow, or reduce their portfolios. Provides strategy support to assigned gift officers as they plan visits with prospects and donors.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 30
Activity
Collaborate with gift officers to create prospect lists for campus priorities as identified by leadership. Produce segmented prospect lists for officer and leadership travel and event guest lists. Work with Director to complete special projects or tasks relating to pipeline and prospect development.
Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 15
Activity
Develop and maintain suite of training materials for staff to include database entry, prospect strategies, prospect identification, and research requests. Train new staff members and assist with on-boarding of new development officers.

Essential or Marginal Essential
Percent of Time 5

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
  1. Writing Sample
  2. Other Document
  3. Other Document 2
  4. Other Document 3
  5. Form DD 214