Prospect Research Analyst

Company: buildOn, Inc.
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Title: Prospect Research AnalystReports to: Director, Salesforce Products and Program DataType: Full-Time/ExemptLocation: Remote in any of the following established buildOn regions Oakland, CA; Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI This position is not remote in NYC (hybrid) or Stamford, CT (hybrid)Salary: $50k - $65k annually, commensurate with previous prospect research experienceAnticipated Start Date: 7/1/2023For Consideration:Provide your resume, a cover letter and provide responses to the application questions on our Careers page.Who We ArebuildOn is a not-for-profit organization working to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education. In the United States, we run intensive service-learning programs in under-resourced high schools in the Bronx, Boston, Bridgeport, Detroit, Chicago, and Oakland. Over the last 31 years, over 100,000 youth have contributed more than 2.4 million hours of service in their own communities. Globally, rural community members have contributed over 4,000,000 volunteer work days to build 2,222 schools in Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mali, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Malawi, and Nepal. More than 292,000 children, parents, and grandparents attend these schools every day and at least 50% of these buildOn students are girls or women.Who We WantbuildOn seeks an experienced, driven, and passionate prospect research analyst that is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations at home and abroad. This person is truly excited about working with data and energized when gathering, summarizing, organizing, and disseminating large volumes of information related to prospective donors.TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

• Expert ability to analyze, curate and present complex biographic, financial, and philanthropic information about renewals and new prospects to front-line fundraisers.
• Experienced with Wealth Mapping tools like Donor Search
• Proficient and previously experienced with Salesforce or a similar CRM. Applicants should feel confident understanding CRM technology, making recommendations for technological updates, implementing systems, and performing basic database administrative functions.
• Strong quantitative reasoning and presentation abilities.
• Ability to qualify prospects using statistical methods and/or predictive modeling methods is not required but preferred.ATTENTION TO DETAIL:
  • Comfortable performing data cleanup, managing data integrity, and performing data entry.
  • Unwavering commitment to ensuring that information is accurate, complete, accessible and timely.STAKEHOLDER FOCUS:
    • Must be able to collaborate, build relationships, and achieve results within a population that may possess competing interests and opinions.
    • Must be able to work independently and contribute to a collaborative environment; and interact effectively with others to solicit information and prioritize work assignments.What You'll Do
      • The Prospect Research Analyst reports to the Director, Salesforce Products and Program Data and supports the identification, qualification, and research of major/planned gift prospects.
      • Gather, summarize, and disseminate large volumes of information from numerous sources, and makes recommendations for solicitation strategies to frontline fundraisers.
      • Organize prospect portfolios, update and clean prospect data, and make technological recommendations to the team for areas of operational improvement.What You Bring
        • An earnest and sincere commitment to buildOn's Mission and Core Values as well as the knowledge of the systemic issues that inhibit the growth of communities
        • A minimum of 2 - 5 years of experience in a similar prospect research or prospect analyst role
        • Technological acumen and quantitative reasoning abilities
        • Strong understanding and previous work experience using wealth mapping tools
        • Experience presenting data to a variety of audiences
        • Educational requirement minimum: Bachelor's DegreeWhat We Offer
          • When you join us in this movement, you'll enjoy a rewarding career that provides you with the benefits and flexibility you need; while ensuring that you have the opportunity to learn and grow through annual performance reviews, opportunities for advancement and professional development opportunities.Our Benefits
            • Generous time-off policy that includes paid vacation, personal, and sick days; paidholidays along with a paid summer and end-of-year shutdown week.
            • 100% insurance premium paid for medical, dental and vision along with subsidized deductibles.
            • Annual performance reviews with merit increases.
            • 403 (b) retirement plan with an employer match
            • Pre-tax benefits (Commuter, FSA).
            • Professional development opportunities.
            • Up to $50 cell phone reimbursement.Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity and InclusionbuildOn is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive environment that drives innovation, strengthens ONE buildOn and bolsters a culture where people truly feel valued, heard and respected. buildOn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status.To learn more about buildOn, please visit our website at www.buildOn.org.

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