Research Analyst, Development Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brookline, MA
Posted April 14, 2017
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Research Analyst in Development Research provides prospect identification and research support for the Division of Development & the Jimmy Fund. The Analyst creates concise, accurate, and timely ratings and research profiles using biographical information, financial data, news, philanthropic history, etc. S/he will also staff at least one pipeline builder on the Principal & Major Gifts team by responding to research requests and providing assistance with portfolio management.
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; 2-3 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.
Apply online or email Ellen Waller ([email protected]