CMT Research Foundation · 1 month ago
Community Relations and Research Coordinator
United States
Part-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$30/hr - $35/hr
2+ years expCMT Research Foundation is a fast-growing organization focused on accelerating the development of treatments and cures for CMT. The Community Relations and Research Coordinator plays a vital support role within the Philanthropy team, conducting prospect research, managing donor data within the CRM, and coordinating donor engagement activities.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Conduct research to identify, qualify, and prioritize individual, foundation, and corporate prospects
Prepare clear, concise donor profiles that summarize giving history, capacity indicators, philanthropic interests, and key connections
Support portfolio building by providing prospect recommendations and preparing research briefings for staff and leadership
Use prospect research tools and publicly available information to uncover new funding opportunities and potential partners
Maintain accurate, up-to-date donor and prospect records in Salesforce
Track and document moves management activity, including cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship touches
Generate and maintain reports on the fundraising pipeline, moves management, and staff prospect portfolios
Ensure data integrity and consistency across all donor records, lists, and reports
Coordinate timelines, deliverables, and task tracking for fundraising initiatives and campaigns
Support preparation for donor meetings and prospect review sessions (briefing materials, agendas, follow-up notes)
Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and internal reporting tools for the development team
Assist with special projects and events related to fundraising operations and campaign planning
Support early-stage relationship building with annual and mid-level donors through coordinated outreach and engagement activities
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in nonprofit development, prospect research, fundraising operations or related fields
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, prospect research tools such as WealthEngine, WealthX, RealSci, and Instrumentl, and donor database best practices
Familiarity with prospect research methods and donor management concepts
Excellent written communication skills and strong attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively in a fully remote environment and to manage independent tasks reliably
Preferred
Experience working in a medical, scientific, or research-based nonprofit organization
Experience providing administrative and operational support for special events, campaigns, and/or major gift fundraising
Working knowledge of CRM systems such as Salesforce or Blackbaud (or comparable software) with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports
Experience using prospect research tools such as Wealth Engine, WealthX, and RealSci, along with corporate and foundation research platforms including Instrumentl and Foundation Directory Online
Company
CMT Research Foundation
CMT Research Foundation has a single focus: provide treatments and cures for CMT.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Patrick Livney
Founder & Chair Emeritus CMT Research Foundation
Susan Ruediger
Founder and Chief Mission Officer
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