Contract Prospect Research Assistant
Responsible to: Development Operations Manager
Location: New York, New York (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Month Contract, M-F
Start Date: September 2026
About the role
Under the direction of the Development Operations Manager, the Temporary Prospect Research Assistant will assist in a Network-wide prospect research program, compiling research data using fundraising research tools as well as Salesforce. Responsibilities may expand to general administrative support for the department as needed.
Responsibilities
- Prepare data for prospect research screenings
- Compile individual and institutional prospect research reports
- Working with the Development Operations team, merge duplicate Salesforce records to create a duplicate-free donor database
- Miscellaneous administrative tasks
Requirements
- Prior bulk data entry & cleanup project experience
- Knowledge of Microsoft Suites and SharePoint
- Speed and accuracy under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Discretion to work with confidential donor information
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with the fundraising environment
- Knowledge of fundraising research tools, such as iWave and Candid
- Prior Salesforce experience
Pay
$25 per hour (40-hour work weeks)
About Girls Inc.
Girls Inc. is a network of local organizations that works with schools and in communities across the United States and Canada. Through direct service and advocacy, Girls Inc. equips girls with the knowledge and skills to effect positive changes in their lives and to become leaders who will change the world. Professionally trained staff and volunteers provide mentorship, supportive spaces, and research-informed programming that address the challenges girls face and are proven to help them succeed. Together with partners and supporters, Girls Inc. is building the new generation of leaders.
Departmental Role
Strengthen the HQ organization, so it provides the most effective and efficient support and resources to Affiliates.
Mission & Values
Our Mission: To inspire all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.
Our Values: The Girls Inc. Strategic Plan, Leveraging the Network and the Brand, reaffirmed the values that underlie our work:
- Recognize and support the strength in every girl.
- Respect the dignity of each human being and demonstrate genuine care and concern for the well-being of others.
- Understand and appreciate diversity, embrace inclusiveness, and advance equity.
- Drive for results anchored in integrity and accountability.
- Collaborate for impact.
Girls Inc. Character Pillars: Confidence, Respect, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Advocacy, Critical Thinking, Kindness