College of Charleston
Prospect Management Analyst
Blackbaud
CRM
Power BI
Edtech.com's Summary
College of Charleston is hiring a Prospect Management Analyst. The role involves managing large-scale data modeling and wealth screening projects, maintaining the prospect pipeline, and collaborating with gift officers to support portfolio reviews and build prospect lists aligned with campus priorities. The analyst provides consultative and analytical services to enhance prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts.
Highlights
- Manage large-scale data modeling projects and conduct wealth screenings to maintain an up-to-date prospect pipeline.
- Collaborate with gift officers to perform quarterly portfolio reviews and recommend prospect assignments.
- Create targeted prospect lists for campus priorities and leadership events.
- Develop training materials and onboard new development staff and officers.
- Utilize Blackbaud’s Raiser's Edge and NXT, ResearchPoint, and other research tools such as Windfall, iWave, Candid, LinkedIn, and LexisNexis.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Power BI dashboards preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree with 1-2 years experience in prospect management, research, data analytics, or advancement services in higher education or non-profit sectors.
- Salary range from $45,300 to $60,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- Position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Department: Institutional Advancement; supports gift officers and campus leadership for fundraising efforts.
Prospect Management Analyst Full Description
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
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 | 50Activity | 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 | 30Activity | 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 | 15Activity | 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
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 50Activity | 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 | 30Activity | 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 | 15Activity | 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
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- National Labor Exchange
- CareerBuilder
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Writing Sample
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214
Email: jobs@cofc.edu
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
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