Officer, Prospect Research and Management

International Rescue Committee•New York, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The External Relations (ER) department includes private fundraising, marketing & communications and advocacy. ER’s goal is to mobilize external audiences to raise funding to meet core organization needs deliver programs that support our clients to recover and gain control of their lives; influence policy changes to improve outcomes for our clients; and build and grow our global brand. The Officer, Prospect Research & Management, sits within External Relations’ Prospect Research & Management team, supporting the IRC’s sustainability by finding opportunities for funding, focusing our resources, and protecting our reputation through due diligence. They are responsible for rigorously synthesizing data and information sources, providing senior staff and frontline fundraisers with high-quality research on US-based donors, as well as strategic feedback for board meetings, donor meetings, and events. The right candidate will build positive relationships across internal teams and external vendors, while delivering superior research and reporting services that ultimately increase philanthropic support for our clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree – Master’s degree preferred
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative analysis and business intelligence work in support of non-profit fundraising, with familiarity of US markets
High proficiency in internet search engines and sophisticated search techniques, fundraising software, data retrieval services (e.g. LexisNexis, iWave, Foundation Directory, etc.), MS Office (Word, Outlook and Excel, in particular).
Experience working with a relational database a necessity, preferably Salesforce.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Research/database management (Salesforce); Analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing data; Ability to develop proactive prospecting methodologies to support organizational goals, including data mining, sophisticated constituent database queries, etc; Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as, an overall ability to be clear and concise in all communications.

Nice To Haves

Keen understanding of philanthropic trends, in particular the impacts on humanitarian aid sector
Knowledge and curiosity about emerging concepts and practices in the field of strategic philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, Public Private Partnerships, and impact investing, particularly as it relates to U.S. entities
Strong interpersonal and time-management skills; confirmed ability to prioritize and deliver on time
Ability to act with sensitivity and discretion while working with highly confidential information
Prior experience working at an international organization outside the US.

Responsibilities

Create confidential biographical, financial, and due diligence research profiles on US-based HNWI donors and prospects, applying different online and electronic sources
Build robust pipelines for fundraisers focused on US market by identifying, rating, and qualifying HNWI donors capable of significant financial support
Collaborate with frontline fundraising colleagues in the US to develop strategic recommendations for donors and prospects, with the broader goal to increase support for the IRC’s clients
Integrate data-driven, qualitative analyses and broader trends into tactics and strategies for prospect/donor management, opportunity development, and maximized revenue
Implement and improve tools and methods to support comprehensive prospect research and portfolio management, including relationship mapping, analytics, and other appropriate metrics
Manage a suite of resources (e.g. CRM, subscription databases, media tools) to understand and respond to specific opportunities
Conceptualize special projects (e.g. vendor screenings, data mining, ad hoc reports, etc.) and conduct proactive research projects in partnership with colleagues across the organization
Collaborate with prospect research-adjacent teams (Philanthropy account managers, Program Services team) to ensure a smooth and efficient overall service to IRC’s high value fundraising teams
Mentors PRM Manager and other new team members.

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days (depending on role and tenure)
medical insurance starting at $145 per month
dental starting at $7 per month
vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs
a 403b retirement savings plans with up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus a 3-7% base IRC contribution (3 year vesting)
disability & life insurance
an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.