Prospect Research Analyst

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

📋 Description

• Identify, investigate, and evaluate information regarding existing and potential donors.

• Offer research assistance to Ducks Unlimited leadership and development personnel to shape development strategies and enhance donor relationships.

• Qualify, assess, and categorize potential donors while proactively seeking out new prospective donors.

• Conduct proactive research through news alerts, weekly gift reports, wealth screening, and other methods.

• Facilitate quarterly prospect review sessions with assigned fundraisers.

• Aid in wealth screening and predictive modeling projects, while independently verifying screening results.

• Update information in Blackbaud CRM in accordance with established data standards.

• Create and consolidate prospect profiles and background biographies detailing career, financial capacity, philanthropic interests, and connections to Ducks Unlimited.

• Analyze known wealth indicators of prospects and donors to evaluate philanthropic capacity.

• Monitor and distribute donor and prospect information to development staff and selected leadership for cultivation and solicitation.

• Keep track of news and publicly accessible financial information from SEC filings, press releases, and major newspapers.

• Collaborate with development staff to support high-capacity portfolios.

• Foster productive relationships with development and fundraising teams.

• Maintain expertise with prospect research resources and stay updated with new resources and technologies.

• Document research activities in the database for internal prospect research metrics.

• Seek professional development opportunities.

• Protect constituent confidentiality in line with Ducks Unlimited and APRA guidelines.

• Execute additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of two years of relevant experience in prospect research or a related position, ideally within a fundraising context.

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

• Proficiency and knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, Blackbaud CRM, Microsoft Windows, and the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with internet search techniques.

• Experience with, or the capacity to quickly learn, electronic databases and online search tools such as LexisNexis for Development Professionals, GuideStar, and Foundation Center.

• Capability to retrieve, manipulate, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse sources.

• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and exceptional organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Competence in handling confidential information with discretion and tact.

• Understanding of philanthropy and fundraising methodologies.

• Adaptable and flexible in response to new programs in a dynamic environment.

• Willingness to work hours that extend beyond the standard workday and workweek throughout the year.

• Some overnight travel may be necessary.

• A strong affinity for the mission and programs of Ducks Unlimited.

• A solid work ethic and commitment to fostering effective working relationships.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including coverage for spouses and dependents.

• Three weeks of paid vacation.

• Paid sick leave.

• Ten paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with partial employer matching.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Partial or full remote work options may be available for the right candidate.