Research Analyst Location: Tempe United States time type Full time Hybrid job requisition id R1413 Job Description: Research Analyst In partnership with fundraising staff members, the Research Analyst will identify new and qualify existing donor investors through innovative, systematic, prospect identification processes and will assist in the development of strategies for engaging and cultivating major gift donors. Depending on area of assignment, donor prospects could be individuals, corporations and/or organizations. What you'll do: - Proactively identifies prospects using fundraising analytics, screening, alerts, and routine research activities to determine a donor's giving capacity, interest, and ties to the University - Maintains and updates individual biographical, financial, business, and relationship information on the alumni and development donor database - Upholds all fundraising and prospect research professional standards and expectations - Collaborates and strategizes regularly with development staff to gain an understanding of their goals and priorities and advises them on identification, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to maximize fundraising effectiveness - Analyzes, interpret, and summarizes financial disclosure documents for purposes of wealth assessment - Conducts in-depth research on individuals, corporations, and foundations, utilizing confidential files and print, electronic, and on-line resources - Assists in maintaining database records and promoting system integrity; ensures that the activity and movement of prospects through the fundraising cycle is coordinated through the database - Creates financial qualifications and in-depth financial profiles, and rates current and prospective donor investors for various University fundraising initiatives and volunteer leadership opportunities - Represents the department on various foundation-wide boards and/or committees - Provides training, guidance, and assistance to development staff, as needed, on donor and research database - Prepares reports on status of organizational prospects, CFR portfolios, and national organization giving trend data - Prepares and delivers presentations and training to Foundation staff on basic prospect research, and mentors' new researchers - Stays up to date and knowledgeable of multiple screening strategies and methodologies, including (but not limited to) constituent list segmentation on the basis of limited, specific variables such as zip code, age, sex, or other demographic data; external, electronic database screening and peer group screening - Works with team on priority requests and special projects ensuring that all deadlines are met with quality products What you'll need: - Excellent organization and prioritization skills, able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, with a high attention to detail and thoroughness in completing assigned tasks - Strong and collegial interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone with excellent follow through when developing research reports and briefing documents - Collaborative style coupled with an ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with little supervision - Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the ASU Foundation, Enterprise Partners, and the University - Ability to take initiative, and consistently respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet the current needs of the department/unit - Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and responsibility regarding information related to ASU Enterprise Partners (the ASU Foundation's parent organization), its other subsidiaries and University business and confidential prospect information - Ability to represent the institution well, including upholding our commitment to diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion by identifying areas to increase diversity of prospect and donor pool - Ability to prepare and deliver presentations - Ability to use query tools such as Access or Hyperion Relevant qualifications: - Bachelor's degree - Minimum of three (3) years of experience in prospect research, development, fundraising, financial analysis, and/or relevant experience in an academic setting Preferred education and experience: - Advanced degree - Understanding of and competency with the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA) Advanced Skill Sets and proficiency in prospect management systems and processes Benefits: - Hybrid work schedule. We work from home two days a week! - Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k) plan with matching employer contribution - 22 days of vacation time - 11 holidays, including your birthday - Parental leave - Significant tuition reductions - Professional development is highly valued at ASU Foundation, where employees are encouraged to look across the organization and nurture new areas of interest - $30 bi-weekly cell phone reimbursement About ASU Foundation: The ASU Foundation fosters partnerships between ASU and like-minded individuals, corporations and foundations who believe in ASU's mission and provide resources for ASU to manifest its charter into meaningful impact. These partnerships empower ASU to advance student access, serve our community, protect the planet, create equity in higher education and conduct research for the public good. At the ASU Foundation We Value: Character We prioritize character and integrity in every decision and action, establishing trust as the foundation of all that we do. Service We are dedicated to serving our students, donors, communities, and colleagues by fostering support and collaboration to ensure that our efforts are impactful. Innovation Innovation drives us to create meaningful opportunities and solutions, helping every member of our global community achieve meaningful outcomes. The ASU Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Title: Adjunct Online Course Developer - Research Methods & Analysis Location: Boulder CO US $4,999 ‒ $5,000 Annually Job Description: Position Title: Adjunct Online Course Developer - Research Methods & Analysis # of Openings: 1 Department/Program: Academic Affairs 41000 Work Location: 100% Remote Campus Location: Arapahoe Campus Reports to: Mary McHenry, Senior Director of Innovative Teaching & Learning FLSA Classification: Exempt/Salaried FTE: 25% (10 hrs/week) Compensation: $5,000 Application Deadline: 7/1 or until filled Job Summary Naropa University’s Master in Public Administration (MPA) program seeks an experienced curriculum/content developer to design an online version of the three-credit course MPA 503: Research Methods & Analysis during the fall 2026 course development cycle. This position is for developing the online content only, though there may be the opportunity for applicants to teach the course in a future semester. MPA 503: Research Methods & Analysis Provides essential tools for evidence-based decision-making in public administration. Students will be introduced to common methods of research, formulation of hypotheses, developing analytical models, and analysis. In addition to traditional analytical tools, this course also integrates the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for data gathering and analysis. Students will learn to responsibly and objectively consume and produce research to improve organizational performance and delivery of public services. Supplementary Course Description: The format of this online asynchronous course includes but is not limited to: reading, video, audio, discussion, written and video assignments, experiential exercises, student learning partners, student-faculty meetings, self-directed research, and presentations. Intellectual property rights in academic work are as follows: • For online course development that is part of Naropa’s curriculum, copyright in the content is granted to the faculty member(s) with a non-exclusive license for future use of the material granted to Naropa. This means that both the faculty and Naropa will have rights to use, amend, and/or modify the content in perpetuity. Compensation in the form of a stipend payable for this course development is outlined below. Job Duties & Responsibilities • Create an eight-module, asynchronous online course development plan. • Generate (in conjunction with the Office of Educational Technologies) online content, including recorded lectures, practice sessions, and experiential learning activities; textual material; assignments; and assessment rubrics; and • Create the online course with support of the Office of Educational Technologies, including the implementation of ADA-compliant readings, study guides, threaded discussions, quizzes, links to web resources, as appropriate with the course. • Work with the Naropa College instructional design team, develop an asynchronous online course, to be taught in Canvas, Naropa’s Learning Management System. • Incorporate established best practices and follow essential procedures to design a quality online course. • Create and maintain a positive team environment and behave professionally with everyone encountered in the course and scope of the job duties. What Naropa Requires… • All job candidates must demonstrate their level of understanding of the dynamics of privilege and oppression, and the impact these have on equity, access, and opportunity. • All job candidates must demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding of and appreciation for the values of Naropa University and the capacity to demonstrate an integration and embodiment of these values as evidenced in work, communication, collaboration styles, and other general workplace behaviors. Educational requirement: MPA or DPA Minimum length of prior applicable professional experience required: • 2 years Minimum Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and/or Competencies Required: • Experience developing online learning experiences and/or teaching online • An understanding of or experience with contemplative pedagogy Qualifications Naropa Would Prefer in Candidates for this Position • Familiarity with Naropa education and leadership Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions Maximum amount of weight employee must be able to lift/carry with or without reasonable accommodation(s): • 20 lbs, stand, sit, handle/finger Naropa recognizes the following holidays throughout the year: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Fall Break, 4th Thursday and Friday in November, and Winter Break, the last two weeks in December encompassing the Christmas holiday as well as New Year’s. Naropa’s health and welfare benefits include the following: medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment, an employer-sponsored pre-tax retirement savings plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching, and a variety of voluntary, employee-paid supplemental insurance plans. A comprehensive benefits package is available to full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours each week. Employees who work 20 – 29 hours each week are eligible for only the employer-paid short-term & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment, and the retirement plan, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching. Employees who work fewer than 20 hours per week are eligible to participate in Naropa’s retirement plan only, which includes up to 2.5% employer matching. All regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff, including student workers, accrue sick leave benefits. Full-time and part-time staff positions accrue vacation and personal time. All leave accrual rates vary based on the position, hours worked, and years of service. The University recognizes the importance of including its employees in its organizational mission and values and welcomes employees into the classroom to “touch the magic.” Specifically, regular employees are provided generous tuition remission opportunities for themselves and their family members. Naropa University is an equal opportunity, non-discriminatory employer and Title IX is a federal civil rights law that prohibits gender discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual and relationship violence. This law applies to all students, faculty, and staff.

Role Description - English/Grammar Intuitiveness, conveying intended meaning clearly with depicted insights - Ability to do secondary research and data gathering through authentic sources - Technical knowledge of core domain, articulating it to establish impact on the target market - Rationale thinking to link statements together in order to present a cohesive analysis - Must be able to properly understand the financial figures and their meaning - Clear thoughts in demonstrating identification of true drivers and key pockets of opportunity of a market similarly for restraints - Understanding the Process to Quantification of data Responsibilities - Develop market expertise in the core domain - Contribute market insights and reports on specific topics related to the industries associated with the domain - Chapter content write up with professional English, depicting true insights with logical flow - Conduct primary and secondary research to execute market research assignment and consulting projects - Develop relationships and conduct interviews with industry experts for the purpose of gathering primary data to enhance market research reports data validation - Produce articles on specialized topics in the industries stated above to showcase depth of knowledge and foresee the market movement