Pipeline Management Analyst

Obama Foundation•US IL Remote, IL

10d•$51,965 - $64,980•Remote

About The Position

The Pipeline Management Analyst is a member of the Prospect Research team, supporting frontline fundraisers with data and systems across research requests, event briefings, and portfolio-building initiatives. The role provides direct research support to the Mid-Level giving program, helps prepare briefing materials for events and campus tours, and partners with the Prospect Research team on pipeline and donor data update projects. The position reports directly to the Director, Prospect Research & Portfolio Insights.

Requirements

Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in donor research or a related field.
Ability to thrive in a fast-changing environment while managing a high volume of work.
Ability to analyze and interpret large volumes of data and uncover hidden trends.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to function independently while working in a team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with research techniques and industry-standard vendors such as iWave and LexisNexis.
Salesforce experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct donor research for the Mid-Level giving program, provide capacity ratings and profiles on new five-figure prospects, and collaborate with fundraisers to determine which donors may be ready to move into a Major Gifts portfolio.
Provide timely background information on individuals and corporations attending Foundation events and/or Obama Presidential Center tours.
Establish and formalize a system for regularly updating Prospect Research Associates on news relevant to donors in their team portfolios.
Lead monthly and ongoing basic risk assessment and management processes for donors and prospects.
Perform regular pipeline-building searches using a combination of internal and external data sources.
Produce prospect and donor profiles and other research briefings.
Prepare on-time briefing documents to support in-person engagement.
Identify new Foundation prospects.
Perform other duties as assigned.