[Hiring] Associate Director, Prospect Research & Management @International Rescue Committee

Role Description

The Associate Director, Prospect Research & Management, sits within External Relations’ Business Operations & Analytics team, and leads the Prospect Research & Management team, playing a senior leadership role in supporting the IRC’s funding sustainability. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Business Operations & Analytics, the Associate Director shapes team-level strategies, translates organizational goals into actionable research plans, and is a valued, proactive contributor to the development of high-value fundraising strategies.

• Lead high-value research initiatives, ensuring integration with fundraising strategy across multiple operational areas.
• Drive continuous improvement across the team.
• Build and lead strategic relationships with fundraising leadership.
• Ensure PRM outputs directly inform organizational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Expert research and database management skills (Salesforce).
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex data into strategic insights.
• Proficiency across PRM subscription tools, internet research, fundraising software, and data retrieval services (e.g. LexisNexis, iWave, Foundation Directory, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements

• Strong experience in applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to non-profit fundraising strategy.
• Experience in driving innovation in tool use and mentoring others in technical development.
• Experience working with a relational database, preferably Salesforce.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: 65,000 GBP/yr.
• Flexible hours (when possible).
• Enhanced maternity/adoption leave and pay.
• Gender-sensitive security protocols.

Recruitment Process

• Screening call online.
• First round panel interview online – including assessment/test.
• Second round panel interview – in person in the London office – including presentation task.