[Hiring] Specialist, Prospect Research @Environmental Defense Fund
Specialist, Prospect Research @Environmental Defense Fund
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Salary usd 70,000 - 75..
Remote Location
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ USA Only
Employment Type full-time
Posted 5d ago

[Hiring] Specialist, Prospect Research @Environmental Defense Fund

5d ago - Environmental Defense Fund is hiring a remote Specialist, Prospect Research. ๐Ÿ’ธ Salary: usd 70,000 - 75,000 per year ๐Ÿ“Location: USA

Role Description

Under the supervision of the Manager, Prospect Research, the Specialist, Prospect Research researches, analyzes, and recommends strategy on donors and prospective donors with Major Gift capacity. The Prospect Research Specialist also partners with Major Gift Officers and Foundation Officers on strategy and assists with special projects, including those focused on:

  • Prospect movement and pipeline management
  • Relationship mapping
  • Identifying prospective donors for specific programs

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducts reactive research and prepares briefing materials for Executive & Development Staff for events and meetings, with emphasis on constituentsโ€™ wealth, interests (including philanthropic interests) and relationships.
  • Partners with Major Gifts Officers and Foundation Officers (focusing on strategy development).
  • Manages research needs for Mission Staffโ€™s meetings with donors.
  • Assesses capacity, interests, philanthropy and relationships to identify and qualify new prospective donors and assesses new opportunities with existing donors, through the following avenues:
    • Research on prospective donors suggested by staff and volunteers.
    • Research on Membership donors who appear to have major gift potential from wealth screening results.
    • Mission-specific and regional prospecting and mapping.
    • External resources including Foundation Directory Online, Chronicle of Philanthropy and Inside Philanthropy.
  • Participates in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field with at least 3 years relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.
  • At least 2 years of experience in Prospect Research, including experience with targeted Google searches, Salesforce, LexisNexis, Foundation Directory Online, RelSci, and other common sources.
  • Experience with Blackbaud ResearchPoint and analyzing Securities & Exchange Commission filings and other financial data a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to peruse large volumes of information, find the details relevant to fundraising, present findings and recommendations clearly, concisely, and accurately a must.
  • Candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, well-organized, and able to plan and execute projects from conception to completion.
  • Ability to produce and manage multiple requests at one time is essential.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Familiarity with environmental NGOs a plus.
  • Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.

Benefits

  • Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.
  • Consideration of factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
  • Pay range: 70,000 - 75,000 USD (country specific).
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Specialist, Prospect Research @Environmental Defense Fund
All Others
Salary usd 70,000 - 75..
Remote Location
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Employment Type full-time
Posted 5d ago
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