[Hiring] Prospect Research Analyst II @Compassion International

Role Description

Are you a Christ-follower who wants to align your vocation with your faith? Are you driven by curiosity that enables you to uncover relevant information and piece together stories from data? We are seeking a Prospect Research Analyst II to serve as a strategic, integrated partner to Compassion's Global Philanthropic Engagement (GPE) fundraising team. This analyst will be responsible for providing research, analysis, and actionable insights to inform philanthropic fundraising activity. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of philanthropic fundraising, demonstrate strong analytical skills, and have the ability to identify prospective donors who align with our mission and objectives.

• Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Act as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of children.
• Support prospect identification, qualification, and pipeline development efforts for the GPE fundraising team.
• Conduct comprehensive research on philanthropic donor prospects.
• Analyze portfolios of existing donors to optimize fundraising efforts.
• Translate data into actionable insights to positively impact fundraising team results.
• Work as a strategic, integrated partner with the GPE fundraising team.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization's donor database and prospect management systems.
• Stay abreast with current research/fundraising industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, fundraising, data analytics, business intelligence, etc.).
• Three+ years of experience in prospect research, donor research, fundraising intelligence, or related roles within the nonprofit, fundraising, or development sectors.
• Robust analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize data and provide actionable insights for fundraisers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate research findings effectively to diverse audiences.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct in handling sensitive donor information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
• Proficiency in fundraising CRMs (preferably Salesforce) and data visualization tools such as Tableau.
• Ability to utilize a wide range of online databases, research tools, and resources (e.g. WealthEngine, LexisNexis) to conduct prospect research and analysis.

Requirements

• Experience in a large-scale capital campaign or multi-year fundraising initiative.
• Expertise in wealth analysis, donor profiling, and understanding of philanthropy trends.

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $69,600.00 - $81,780.00.
• Employees in specific high cost of labor locations in the United States may qualify for a geographic differential.