Pipeline Development and Research Analyst II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct proactive research and analysis to identify, qualify, and prioritize potential high-value individual and institutional donor prospects.

• Prepare and present prospect intelligence, which includes donor profiles, capacity and affinity assessments, relationship insights, and strategic recommendations.

• Assist in pipeline development and prospect management activities.

• Oversee the development and enhancement of internal agentic AI solutions for prospecting, prospect research, relationship identification, and the integration of external data.

• Contribute to AI-driven solutions focused on prospect risk analysis.

• Evaluate and support the adoption of both internally developed and vendor-supplied AI tools.

• Create predictive models utilizing machine learning techniques to enhance donor placement within pipelines and programs.

• Optimize model performance, execute and update models, and ensure near-real-time availability of model results.

• Convert predictive analytics and graph database outputs into actionable donor engagement recommendations.

• Assess internal and vendor-supplied data for its utility, accuracy, and potential for modeling.

• Expand and improve the donor graph database.

• Conduct regular analyses to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support donor understanding and fundraising strategies.

• Collaborate with GKIM, Analytics and Development Operations, and Data and Platform Systems teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Social Sciences, Economics, or related fields.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in research and/or data analytics, or proven experience in independent academic research.

• Proficiency in Python.

• Familiarity with machine learning modeling techniques, including random forest and gradient boosting.

• Understanding of social network analysis.

• Knowledge of agentic AI.

• Experience with prospect research for philanthropic fundraising.

• Familiarity with business intelligence tools, such as Tableau.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication, coordination, and collaboration skills with stakeholders.

• Capability to develop technical solutions that meet business needs.

• Fluency in English is required.

• Eligibility to work legally in the location where the position is performed.

• The successful candidate must sign and adhere to CRS’ Code of Conduct.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Generous retirement savings plan.

• Collaborative, mission-driven work culture.

• Equal opportunity employer.