Advisor, Prospect Research & Strategy (P3)

About the role

Save the Children has been fighting for children's rights for over 100 years, working in over 100 countries to give children a healthy start, education, and safety. As the Advisor, Prospect Research & Strategy, you will be integral to driving transformative fundraising initiatives, reporting to the Managing Director, Research, and helping secure major and principal gifts that enable lasting impact on children's lives worldwide. This hybrid role is based in Washington DC, Fairfield, CT, or Lexington, KY office locations.

Responsibilities

• Donor Research & Fundraising Analysis (50%): Identify, qualify, and research prospective and existing donors to support major and principal gift opportunities; analyze biographical, philanthropic, financial, corporate, and relationship information to assess donor capacity, affinity, interests, and organizational fit; develop clear, concise research profiles, briefings, and other deliverables that translate complex information into relevant insights and practical recommendations for fundraisers; support portfolio and pipeline development by identifying promising prospects, surfacing potential relationship pathways, and contributing research-based recommendations for prioritization; partner with frontline fundraisers to understand research needs and provide guidance that informs donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies; monitor relevant philanthropic trends and share insights that may inform prospect identification and donor engagement; support research related to prospective board members and other organizational leadership priorities; collaborate with research colleagues and fundraising teams to improve research approaches and respond to evolving business needs.
• Data Analysis & CRM Integrity (25%): Analyze donor and prospect data to identify patterns, trends, and potential fundraising opportunities; use established analytical methods and tools to support prospect identification, segmentation, portfolio review, and pipeline development; maintain accurate and consistent prospect research information in the CRM, following established data standards, privacy requirements, and documentation practices; partner with Advancement Operations, Business Technology, and fundraising teams on defined data and research initiatives; identify data-quality or process issues and recommend practical improvements to strengthen research effectiveness and usability.
• Due Diligence (15%): Conduct due diligence research on prospective and existing individual, corporate, and foundation donors and partners using established policies, frameworks, and escalation procedures; review publicly available information related to mission and values alignment, reputational considerations, philanthropic and partnership history, and other potential areas of risk;