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Ducks Unlimited · 1 day ago

Prospect Research Analyst

Memphis, TN, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Ducks Unlimited, Inc., the continent’s leader in waterfowl and wetlands conservation, seeks a Prospect Research Analyst to identify, research, and analyze information on current and prospective donors. The Analyst provides research support to DU leadership and development staff to inform development strategies and advance potential donor relationships.

SportsWildlife Conservation

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Conduct proactive research to identify new potential major and principal gift donors using news alerts, a review of weekly gift reports, wealth screening, and other methods

Conduct quarterly prospect review sessions with assigned fundraisers to ensure accurate and up-to-date opportunities, status information and portfolio size and health

Support wealth screening and predictive modeling projects. Help to independently verify screening results

Update information in Blackbaud CRM following established data standards

Using a variety of electronic resources, develop and synthesize information on prospects to produce informative profiles/background biographies with information on career, financial capacity, philanthropic interests, and relationship to DU

Undertake financial analysis of prospects' and donors' known wealth indicators to assess potential philanthropic capacity

Proactively track and disseminate donor and prospect-related information to development staff and selected DU leadership for cultivation and solicitation

Monitor news and publicly-available financial information on current major and principal gift donors and prospects from SEC filings, press releases, and major newspapers

Strategize and partner with development staff to support the development of high-capacity portfolios

Develop supportive and productive relationships with development staff and other DU staff involved in fundraising

Maintain proficiency with standard prospect research resources (electronic, print, and other) and stay abreast of new resources and technologies

Use the database to track research activity for internal prospect research metrics

Seek opportunities for professional development to enhance job performance

Safeguard the confidentiality of constituent information at all times by adhering to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of DU and APRA, the professional organization for prospect research professionals

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Blackbaud CRMProspect researchData analysisInternet search strategiesMicrosoft OfficeFundraising practicesAttention to detailCritical thinkingCommunication skillsConfidentiality management

Required

Minimum of two years of related experience in prospect research or related role, preferably in a fundraising environment

Bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university

Demonstrated skill and knowledge of, or ability to learn quickly, technological tools available to DU, including Blackbaud CRM, Microsoft Windows computer environment, and Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required)

Familiarity with Internet search strategies and experience using, or ability to learn quickly, electronic databases and online search tools such as LexisNexis for Development Professionals, GuideStar, Foundation Center, etc

Demonstrated ability to retrieve, manipulate, analyze and synthesize information gathered from a variety of sources (electronic, print, and personal accounts)

High attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills required – including the ability to prioritize and multi-task several projects simultaneously

An aptitude for critical thinking and problem solving

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact

Understanding of philanthropy (mission, practice, trends) and fundraising practices (the development cycle, general prospect management policies and practices)

Flexible and adaptable to new programs in an emerging and changing environment

Willingness to work hours that extend outside of the typical workday and workweek throughout the year; some overnight travel is required