Development Research Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed constituent research on individuals, corporations, and foundations to support the development staff in their efforts to increase donor participation, enhance donor cultivation and stewardship, create and manage solicitation strategies, develop strategic plans for major gifts initiatives, and improve the accuracy of all donor information maintained by the organization.
• Completes the required research to ensure the accuracy and availability of personal and professional information related to the strategic cultivation and solicitation of prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Creates queries and analytical custom reports that allow in-depth analysis of income trends, donor attrition, and similar statistics to assess the success of all fundraising projects and initiatives.
• Maintains accurate, updated donor records and ensures data integrity within the donor database.
• Maintains donor engagement patterns and provides data insights to guide cultivation strategies.
• Supports the development of segmentation strategies to enhance annual giving, stewardship, and major donor pipelines.
• Works closely with development officers, annual giving staff, major gifts staff, and leadership to support fundraising strategy with research insights and prospect intelligence.
• Aids in campaign planning by contributing data analytics, prospect identification, and research support.
• Prepares research reports and donor briefings for meetings, events, and solicitation opportunities.
• Participates in team meetings and collaborates in the creation of fundraising strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, data analytics, or related field preferred.
• Minimum three years experience in a not-for-profit organization or related business environment.
• Experience with nonprofit fundraising, donor databases, or research tools strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and CRM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Knowledge of data collection principles and research methods.
• Ability to conduct thorough research, assimilate information, and produce comprehensive reports.