Job Description
The Prospect Research Associate will support fundraising efforts by researching and qualifying high-net-worth prospects, managing donor data, and generating leads to expand the donor pipeline for Acumen's global initiatives and upcoming events.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify high-net-worth prospects and family foundations using fundraising research tools.
- Map connections to Acumen's leadership and collaborate with relationship managers to expand the donor pipeline.
- Research, qualify, and track prospective attendees for the 2027 25th anniversary gala.
- Manage and ensure data accuracy within the Salesforce database.
- Generate leads through research and outreach to lapsed partners and prospects.
- Create Salesforce reports and analyze data to inform fundraising and event strategies.
Requirements
- At least a year of experience working in the US non-profit sector in fundraising or philanthropy organizations, or similar.
- The ability to handle confidential, personal information and respect privacy policies.
- Strong research skills with the ability to develop proactive prospecting methodologies, including data mining and sophisticated constituent data queries.
- The highest standards of ethics and aligned with Acumen s values.
- Highly organized, motivated self-starter who is resourceful, capable of adapting, and working with colleagues across multiple geographies.
- The ability to work and deliver projects independently, proactively, and within deadlines.
- An interest in technology, with ideally a working knowledge of Salesforce.
- Permanent authorization to work in the US.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation: $28.85 per hour
Work schedule: Hybrid work arrangement, in the NYC office three days a week
Work environment perks: Opportunities to support a leader in venture philanthropy, contribute to impactful work in global development, and explore other areas of Acumen's work
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