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Research Analyst, Prospect ID and Analytics, Development Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brookline, MA

Posted June 29, 2015

About Dana-Farber
Located in Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute brings together world renowned clinicians, innovative researchers and dedicated professionals, allies in the common mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Combining extremely talented people with the best technologies in a genuinely positive environment, we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all ages; we conduct research that advances treatment; we educate tomorrow’s physician/researchers; we reach out to underserved members of our community; and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

GENERAL SUMMARY: 
The Research Analyst in Development Research provides prospect identification, analytics support, and research support for the Division of Development & the Jimmy Fund. The Research Analyst creates concise, accurate, and timely ratings and research profiles using biographical information, financial data, news, philanthropic history, etc. 

Embody Dana-Farber’s Core Values: Impact; Excellence; Compassion & Respect; and Discovery every day. Add value to the Dana-Farber community by seeking opportunities to collaborate across the Institute. Foster an ethical, positive, results-oriented culture founded on open communication. 

Responsible for assisting the entire Division with reaching financial goals.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identifying and qualifying new prospects for fundraising business units.
  • Rating the giving capacity of individual prospects.
  • Supporting the research needs of assigned fundraisers/fundraising teams.
  • Providing brief research for weekly assignment meetings and other proactive projects.
  • Making assignment recommendations for newly identified prospects.
  • Using data mining and other prospecting techniques to identify prospects for pipeline.
  • Analyzing research requests to determine appropriate level of detail required.
  • Identifying appropriate resources needed for completion of requests.
  • Creating concise, accurate, and timely research products using biographical information, financial data, news, and philanthropic history, while adhering to professional standards such as an individual’s fundamental right to privacy and protecting the confidential information of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
  • Maintaining an expectation of excellence in both written and verbal communication, as well as a dedication to superior customer service with an emphasis on relationship building.
  • Tracking and disseminating news and information about top donors and prospects.
  • Staying abreast of trends in prospect research, online searching, and participating in professional development opportunities; will have the opportunity to develop analytic skills.
  • Continuously developing fundraising knowledge and professional skills through internal/external trainings, research webinars, and local and regional conferences and workshops.
  • Perform other research tasks as needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to Assistant Director of Development Research. Has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree required; 3-5 years direct or comparable experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Ability to work independently and as part of a team; superior communication, organizational, project management, writing, and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple clients and to meet deadlines. The Prospect ID team works in a fast-paced environment providing a quick turnaround of its products.

The Analyst must apply creative thinking about possible trails to follow for prospect information. He/she must be curious, focused, and persistent in pursuing threads of information, and should be capable of interpreting complex documents, including corporate proxy statements and insider stock filings. Also essential are high level writing skills, as the reports and briefings prepared in Development Research are used by Trustees, the President, the SVP of Development, and other senior Development and Jimmy Fund staff. The Analyst must also be able identify and adapt to shifting priorities, be flexible and resourceful, and exercise professionalism and discretion in working with confidential information.

Technical Skills: Superior skills in Microsoft applications; familiarity with Internet search strategies and online subscription services such as Lexis-Nexis for Development Professionals, Foundation Directory, Wealth Engine, and Morningstar/10K Wizard. 

The mission of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is to provide expert, compassionate care to children and adults with cancer while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. 

Our Core Values are:

  • Impact – Above all else, we make a difference by relieving the burden of disease now and for the future through our research, clinical care, education, outreach and advocacy.
  • Excellence – We pursue excellence relentlessly and with integrity in all that we do, adhering always to the highest standards of conduct.
  • Compassion and respect – For those in our care and for one another.
  • Discovery – We foster the spirit of inquiry, promoting collaboration and innovation across traditional boundaries while celebrating individual creativity.

Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM. Some night and weekend hours may be required. Must have a valid drivers license; access to a car is a plus.

How to Apply
Please apply directly online at http://www.dana-farber.org/Careers/Careers-at-Dana-Farber.aspx. Click Search Job Openings and use the Job ID number 26716 to quickly locate the appropriate job listing. Once you have located the desired job, click on the checkbox in the ‘Select’ column, and then click the ‘Apply Now’ button, located at the bottom of the screen.

DFCI Employees please apply directly through PeopleSoft Self Service. Sign on to PeopleSoft and navigate to Main Menu > DFCI Careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.