Prospect Researcher
5 days ago
**Advert reference**: uj_001754
**Advert status**: Online
**Position Summary**
**Industry**:Education & Training**Job category**:Education and Training**Campus**:Doornfontein Campus**Contract**:Permanent**Remuneration**:Market Related**EE position**:EE**Level**:Skilled**Introduction**
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
**Job description**
**Job Specification**:
- The Prospect Researcher plays an important role in the Development and Fundraising Office as they significantly contribute to the efficacy of fundraising initiatives through the identification and evaluation of possible donors and supporters. This role entails conducting thorough research to generate practical insights that empower the organisation to cultivate more robust donor connections and acquire funding. Additionally, the prospect researcher will cultivate new and steward existing relationships with donors on behalf of UJ.**Responsibilities**:
**Prospect Research**
- Conduct in-depth research to identify and qualify potential donors, including individuals, businesses, foundations, and other philanthropic organisations.
- Collaborate with the Development Office team to understand specific fundraising goals and objectives.
- Reduce reputational risk associated with donor solicitation by managing donor relations outside the Development office. i.e., manage and document (record) staff and students’ interactions with donors.
- Work closely with the database analyst to collect and analyse data on possible donors' wealth, philanthropic interests, and affiliation to the University.
- Create comprehensive profiles and summaries for each prospect, emphasising critical data points.
- Assess the financial capability of prospects through the evaluation of assets, income, giving history, and public financial disclosures.
- Provide insights on how to leverage existing relationships and to cultivate new donors.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospect research data in the donor database or Devman system and assist in prioritizing prospects based on their capacity and inclination to give.
- Regularly communicate with development and fundraising staff to align research efforts with fundraising strategies.
- Manage and operationalise the circulation of donor newsletters and assist with electronic and direct mail campaigns.
- Develop engagement briefs for high-level meetings with MEC and prospects/donors.
- Adhere to all ad hoc requests from management.
- Handle sensitive information with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
**Minimum requirements**
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as Information Management, Communications, Marketing or Social Science
**Experience**:
- At least 3 years' of experience in prospect research
- At least 3 years' of experience in data analysis and information management
**Knowledge**:
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Fundraising Environment.
- Possess exceptional knowledge of positioning the university as an institution worthy of support.
- Exceptional knowledge of Prospect Researching
- Project Management
**Desired**:
- Research background
**Competencies and Behavioural Attributes**:
- Excellent Information Management ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Project and time management skills are essential.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong research and analytical skills, with a keen attention to details
**Enquiries**:
**Enquiries regarding the job content**: Ms Daphney Nemakhavhani on Tel: (011) 559 6355**Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits**: Mr Lithale Mnqandi (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 4014For more information, please review the following link**:Justice/Criminal/NRSO**.
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