Senior Research Analyst, Prospect Development

About the role

The Senior Research Analyst, Prospect Development, serves as a strategic partner to fundraising teams, identifying and evaluating individuals, foundations, and corporations with the capacity and inclination to support Brown University.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-level briefing materials for leadership and senior administrators.
• Evaluate business affiliations and networks to inform prospect qualification and strategy.
• Deliver analytical insights that guide the cultivation of principal, major, and leadership-level donors.
• Interpret complex wealth indicators—including equity holdings, executive compensation, and complex asset structures—and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Conduct highly sensitive due diligence research on prospective and current donors, assessing potential reputational, financial, and legal risks.
• Use advanced research methodologies and AI-enabled tools to ensure accuracy while upholding the highest standards of confidentiality and data governance.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in research and analytical methods, including the ability to gather, evaluate, and synthesize complex information from multiple sources and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Advanced written communication and editing skills, with the ability to produce concise, accurate materials under tight deadlines and distill complex financial and biographical information for diverse audiences.
• Strong digital and technical proficiency, including advanced online search strategies, complex database use, and familiarity with research tools such as iWave, LexisNexis, Candid, and Xapien.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and accountability while contributing effectively in a collaborative team environment, demonstrating sound judgment and strong working relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities, solve problems effectively, and meet demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, demonstrating tact, diplomacy, and adaptability.
• A high degree of professionalism, ethical awareness, and discretion, with the ability to manage confidential information and apply sound judgment.
• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, with the ability to work respectfully across varied perspectives.
• Strong financial analysis and information retrieval skills, including the ability to assess wealth indicators and philanthropic capacity among high-net-worth populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in advanced research, development, fundraising, and/or market research experience.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Adaptability in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Benefits

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Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time.

Benefits

Details available upon request.