Manager, Prospect Research
JDRF International

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under the direction of the Director of Prospect Management & Research, the Manager of Prospect Research will play a critical role in identifying, researching, and analyzing prospects for major gift cultivation and pipeline development across JDRF and in support of a comprehensive fundraising campaign. This role will work closely with National Development Officers and Chapter leadership to advance the work of the Prospect Management Team across the organization by developing extensive prospect profiles, as well as, assisting in, documenting, and implementing prospect research procedures.

Responsibilities

• Proactively and reactively identify and vet prospects with the capacity and inclination to grow the prospect pipeline and ensure the best prospects are evaluated and uncovered based on their financial capacity, ability to give, philanthropic interests, and relationship to JDRF.
• Conduct in-depth, complex, and accurate research on individuals, corporations, and foundations in the form of written prospect profiles, briefings, and reports.
• Investigate and evaluate new donor prospects and leads and provide biographical information to determine potential for long- and short-term giving and development.
• Write detailed prospect briefings for fundraising-related meetings and functions attended by development staff, Leadership Team, and key volunteers.
• Work in conjunction with local Chapter Leadership and staff to identify, research, and distribute qualified leads to help build and sustain a strong pipeline of prospects and donors.
• Help summarize and synthesize data and other critical information for use in developing and cultivating fundraising strategies and creating and running analytical reports.
• Record, organize, and maintain prospect information in electronic files and within our current constituent management relationship database to ensure accurate data hygiene.
• Help to monitor and update biographical information in our CRM (Salesforce) including relationship and contact information.
• Utilize prospect research tools such as Wealth Engine, iWave, RelSci and Foundation Center to conduct further analysis and assist with prospecting.
• In partnership with the Prospect Management Team, work to enhance and deepen portfolio and pipeline management and implementation across all of JDRF.
• Ensure protocols are in place, adhering to all donor privacy and ethical standards upheld by APRA.
• Perform other responsibilities and projects assigned by immediate supervisor and senior management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in prospect research and prospect management with experience in data analysis.
• Demonstrated familiarity with standard biographical and financial reference sources, with knowledge of basic research practices.
• Proficient in Salesforce CRM database and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to review, interpret, and synthesize a large volume of data into clear, concise analysis with a balance of brevity and substance.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to initiate and apply creative solutions
• Curiosity and interest in uncovering sometimes difficult to find information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines to achieve desired outcomes on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven success in working both independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of philanthropy, understanding of non-profit models, campaign management, and constituent relationship management.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Target Salary - $55k - $75K

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Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have a COVID-19 booster shot regardless of location or position. This includes those with remote status. Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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