[Hiring] Prospect Researcher @National 4-H Council

Role Description

Do you find purpose in uncovering insights that drive meaningful relationships and expand opportunities for young people nationwide? Do you thrive on translating data, trends, and research into strategic intelligence that empowers fundraising teams to build transformative partnerships? National 4-H Council is seeking a dynamic Prospect Researcher to deliver critical insights and analysis that fuel the growth and impact of 4-H’s mission and the Beyond Ready initiative.

As the Prospect Researcher , you will play a pivotal role in advancing 4-H’s national impact by providing strategic research and intelligence that informs fundraising, executive engagement, and board development. You will:

• Conduct in-depth analysis across individual, corporate, and foundation prospects.
• Deliver clear, actionable insights that guide cultivation and solicitation strategies.
• Manage and maintain high-quality data within the CRM, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Proactively identify new opportunities through industry monitoring and trend analysis.
• Prepare confidential briefings, prospect profiles, and real-time updates for informed decision-making and meaningful donor engagement.

Join us in helping expand the reach of 4-H and ensuring even more young people have access to the experiences, mentorship, and opportunities that prepare them to be Beyond Ready for the future. #4HBeyondReady

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, marketing research, journalism, data analysis, social science research, business, and/or similar fields, or any equivalent combination of relevant work experience and training.
• 4-7 years prospect research experience for a nonprofit.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Proficiency with Raiser’s Edge NXT, or similar CRM software.
• Proficiency with prospect research tools, including platforms such as Lexus Nexus, iWave, and Blackbaud ResearchPoint.
• Awareness of industry standards, current trends, and best practices particularly in the areas of prospect research, prospect management, and data analytics.
• Understanding of fundraising including moves management planning and the donor lifecycle.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, oral & written communication skills, and presentation skills.
• Tact and diplomacy in communication with a wide variety of personalities.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously across teams while also working independently.
• Strong dedication to data integrity, ethics, appropriateness, and confidentiality.
• Excel in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize.

Company Description

4-H, the nation’s largest youth development organization, grows confident young people empowered for life today and prepared for careers tomorrow. In collaboration with the USDA and our network of 110 public universities, we serve every county and parish in the United States in more than 3,000 local 4-H Extension offices. Our programs have a positive impact on young people:

• 4-H youth are 2x more likely to excel in school.
• 4x more likely to contribute to their communities.
• 2x more likely to make healthier choices.
• 2x more likely to pursue STEM education or careers.

National 4-H Council (Council), 4-H’s private sector nonprofit partner, builds public-private partnerships and provides resources and leadership development opportunities that expand the reach and impact of 4-H. With the Beyond Ready Initiative, 4-H has the potential to reach 10 million young people annually to help them lead healthy, productive, and engaged lives.