Donor Prospect Researcher

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a development or international department, which includes a comprehensive fundraising program.

Requires successful experience working with donor-related information and proficient working knowledge of data management, queries, exports, reporting, and prospect research.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect.

Develop high-level prospect profiles, briefing materials, and strategic insights that equip fundraisers with actionable intelligence for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship planning.

Partner with fundraisers, development leadership, and data teams to shape prospect strategy, support portfolio development, and anticipate research needs tied to organizational priorities.

Conduct comprehensive landscape scans using advanced research tools, industry databases, and public sources to build a robust pipeline of individual, foundation, and corporate prospects aligned with organizational priorities.

Update and manage donor information in the donor information system, including research findings, biographical, and financial information.

Lead data mining, wealth analysis, and segmentation strategies to identify high-value donor opportunities.

Develop targeted queries and analytical models that surface prospects with strong capacity and strategic alignment.