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Role Description

The Prospect Research Analyst identifies, researches, and analyzes information on current and prospective donors. The position reports to the Director of Prospect Development and provides research support to DU leadership and development staff members.

• 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.
• Develop and synthesize information on prospects to produce informative profiles/background biographies.
• 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.
• Monitor news and publicly-available financial information on current major and principal gift donors and prospects.
• 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 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.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with Internet search strategies and experience using electronic databases and online search tools.
• Demonstrated ability to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources.
• High attention to detail and follow-up, and excellent organizational skills.
• 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 and fundraising practices.
• Flexible and adaptable to new programs in an emerging and changing environment.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
• Minimum three weeks paid vacation to start.
• Paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan (including partial employer match).
• Tuition reimbursement.

Application Instructions

To apply, submit a cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position and a resume highlighting your qualifications. Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information.