Prospect Researcher

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND Full time
Job Description

The Prospect Researcher is a key member of the Development Department, responsible for conducting donor and prospect research services to support the annual campaign efforts. This role involves providing research support to various departments, including Advocacy, Branding Marketing and Communications, and Government Affairs.

About UNCF

UNCF is the nation's largest and most effective minority education organization, dedicated to building a robust pipeline of black students who become highly qualified college graduates. With over 80 years of experience, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support and distributed more scholarships than any entity outside of the federal government.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties
  • Conduct donor research activities and processes.
  • Develop and implement research strategies in conjunction with senior management.
  • Create research donor profiles and lists for research requests.
  • Analyze data and interpret results to identify top suspects, prospects, and prospective donors.
  • Write prospect and donor reports and profiles with great accuracy.
  • Liaise with senior management to identify, schedule, and implement research requests.
  • Update data in Raisers Edge general database.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Library Sciences, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. 7+ years of related work experience in non-profit prospect research. Knowledgeable of Raisers' Edge or similar donor database software.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

Vacation, Sick & Personal Leave

Life Insurance (Basic & Optional)

Flex Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Account

Holiday Savings Plan

Salary Range: $61,200 - $68,900



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