ADRA International

Director of Prospect Research

ADRA International

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead prospect identification, qualification, and pipeline development efforts for mid, major, principal, and transformational giving.
  • Conduct comprehensive donor research, including wealth assessments, giving history analysis, philanthropic interests, business affiliations, and network connections.
  • Perform system-wide wealth screening and predictive analysis to assess donor capacity and inclination.
  • Analyze portfolios to identify untapped philanthropic potential and optimize funding strategies.
  • Translate complex donor data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Develop detailed donor profiles, briefing materials, and research reports to inform engagement plans.
  • Provide ongoing portfolio analysis to guide moves management and strategic donor cultivation.
  • Maintain high standards of data accuracy, integrity, and consistency within the donor database and prospect management systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, fundraising, data analytics, business intelligence, research, finance, or a related field from a four-year college or university.
  • Five to seven (7+) years of progressively responsible experience in prospect research, donor research, fundraising intelligence, advancement services, or related roles within the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.
  • Experience supporting mid, major, principal, or transformational giving strategies required.
  • Advanced analytical ability to interpret wealth indicators, philanthropic trends, and donor data to inform fundraising strategy.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting capital campaigns or multi-year fundraising initiatives strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in prospect identification, donor profiling, and capacity assessment methodologies.
  • Ability to translate complex research findings into concise, actionable recommendations for fundraising teams.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple research requests and deadlines.
  • High level of discretion when handling confidential donor and organizational information.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with fundraisers, leadership, finance, and operations teams.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • short & long-term disability
  • FSA/HSA
  • PTO
  • 401k
  • 11 paid holidays
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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