Job Description:
Recognized as one of the nation’s premier independent schools, The
Blake School provides an excellent education in a diverse and
supportive environment for over 1,300 PK-12 students on three unique
campuses in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Blake engages students with a dynamic, academically challenging
education in a community committed to pluralism and a common set of
values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic
and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and
purposeful lives as community and global citizens.
Blake believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and
communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography,
religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical
ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of
our society. As a result, Blake actively seeks employees who value and
contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context
of its mission.
The ideal candidate will be inspired by Blake’s mission and set of
core values and be proud to join an institution which has, for 100+
years, produced thoughtful, well-prepared graduates who contribute
leadership and service across professions and communities nationally
and internationally.
Position Overview
:
The Advancement Research Analyst is an inquisitive and strategic
member of Blake’s Advancement team. This colleague is responsible for
knowing the Blake community, discovering relevant data and
strategically employing that information in support of the school’s
mission. The Advancement Research Analyst plays an important role in
guiding the prospect management process and working in partnership
with development officers to ensure an effective donor development
cycle. This position will produce high-touch research deliverables,
analysis and reports while maintaining appropriate discretion and
confidentiality at all times. The Advancement Research Analyst reports
to the Director of Major Gifts and works collaboratively with all
members of Advancement.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
:
- Prospect Research
- Collect, identify and file constituent-related information
from a daily, weekly and monthly review of internal and external sources
- Implement constituent research on a regular basis and as
requested using internal sources and third party vendors
- Analyze and synthesize data to assess constituent capacity,
propensity and affinity
- Produce polished, accurate and detailed reports and briefings
for Advancement team and senior leadership
- Prospect Management
- Coordinate monthly Prospect Management meetings to ensure
organized, collaborative and timely strategies are in place;
disseminate agenda and materials prior to meeting and meeting
outcomes and action steps post-meeting
- Manage, train and advise portfolio managers on moves
management system, including best practice procedures, tools,
dashboards, reports and other resources within donor database
- Advise portfolio managers on the life cycle of the donor
relationship ensuring prospect stages, strategies and proposals
are well developed and executed on a timely basis
- Database Management
- Enter and maintain prospect data in donor database working
collaboratively with Advancement Services and the school’s
Information Support Services department
- Monitor portfolio manager prospect stages, strategies, action
reports and proposals to ensure accurate information and
procedures are followed
- Serve as a backup for Advancement Services to enter, process
and acknowledge gifts
- Serve as a backup for special events to register constituents
and share RSVP information as needed
- Participate in school-wide activities and help represent
Advancement in the life of the school
- Support the Chief Advancement Officer with other tasks as needed
