Senior Research Analyst, Development
Core
Conducts strategic prospect development research to identify, qualify, and prioritize high-value fundraising prospects (individuals, corporations, foundations) for WWF, serving as a research partner to fundraisers.
Role type
Senior Research Analyst (Prospect Development)
Builds
Actionable intelligence, donor profiles, relationship maps, and capacity assessments to support fundraising strategy and cultivation.
Domain
Non-profit conservation / Philanthropic fundraising research
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Prospect research methods, relationship mapping, wealth and capacity analysis, news and legal review, CRM management, data synthesis, strategic judgment, mentorship
Preferred skills
Knowledge of conservation, environmental, climate, or biodiversity issues
Technologies
LexisNexis/Nexis Diligence, Relationship Science, Candid, iWave, Wealth-X/Altrata, SEC/EDGAR, IRS/Form 990, court databases, business databases, news platforms, CRM systems
Responsibilities
Conduct proactive research to identify and prioritize new fundraising prospects; Collect and analyze information from public, subscription, and internal sources; Connect information across personal, family, corporate, and institutional giving vehicles; Prepare written research deliverables including donor profiles and executive briefings; Serve as an embedded research advisor to fundraisers; Monitor news, market trends, and legal records; Maintain accurate prospect data in CRM systems; Assist with training and quality control for research standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities