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World Relief · 13 hours ago

Prospect Research Specialist

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $70K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Identify leads that could become prospects using Donor Search and other prospect management tools.

Conduct in-depth prospect research for corporations, churches, foundations, and individual major gift prospects.

Assess the capacity, inclination, and philanthropic history of potential donors through comprehensive research and analysis.

Provide insights and recommendations to front line fundraisers and leadership to determine the best approach for donor engagement.

Map relationships between donors and prospects to help identify opportunities and build a major gifts pipeline.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of prospect information, interactions, and research findings in the donor database (Raiser Edge NXT).

Regularly update prospect profiles to ensure accurate tracking and strategic planning.

Interpret, and evaluate biographical, business, personal, and financial information for current donors.

Proactively review donor prospect assignments to ensure solicitation strategy in relationship to capacity and affinity.

Map relationships between donors and prospects to help identify opportunities and build a major gifts pipeline.

Prepare high-quality profiles and strategic briefings on prospects and/or groups of prospects for development staff and executive leadership, in advance of calls and events to obtain optimal outcomes.

Collaborate with other members of the Foundation team, including gift officers, consultants, and leadership, to share prospective research findings, insights, and strategies.

Facilitate effective communication and coordination to maximize donor engagement and achieve fundraising goals.

Working alongside the Senior Fundraising Analytics Specialist, analyze prospect data, performance metrics, and campaign progress to generate reports and provide insights to inform fundraising strategies and decision-making processes.

Adhere to the confidentiality, security, and integrity standards of the World Relief policies and procedures along with the ethical guidelines outlined in the Association of Prospect Researchers for Advancement Ethics Statement.

Additional tasks as assigned by the Sales Process Manager

Qualification

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Prospect ResearchData AnalysisRaiser’s Edge NXTPhilanthropy KnowledgeFundraising Strategies

Required

Mature and personal Christian faith

Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document

Channels authority and possesses the ability to work closely across departments and reporting chains

Strategic thinker with strong planning, administrative, and organizational skills; ability to manage time efficiently, meet deadlines, work independently and within a team; ability to work under pressure

Possesses a flexible working style

A willingness to lead with patience and perseverance

Detail-oriented with excellent analytical/data/problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Deep knowledge and understanding of philanthropy and development best practices

A genuine commitment to and ability to articulate the mission, values, and ministry of World Relief

25% Domestic Travel

Preferred

Bachelor's degree, graduate level degree preferred, and a minimum of 5 – 10 years’ experience in non-profits, sales, foundation work, fundraising, marketing and communications

Ability to use Raiser’s Edge NXT donor tracking system or equivalent