Senior Prospect Research Analyst (Development)

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Senior Prospect Research Analyst to join their Development department. This role is responsible for performing advanced research to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospective donors whose philanthropic resources and interests align with the organization's philanthropic opportunities. The analyst will implement prospect research activities for assigned units, collaborating directly with frontline fundraisers and support staff. Key responsibilities include managing research requests, producing profiles, and collaborating with leadership on prospect identification projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Bachelor’s degree in economics, accounting, finance, library science or another relevant major is required.
A minimum of 5 years of experience prospect research in a major gifts environment, fundraising and database management, financial or business analysis, library sciences or other related experience required.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of three years' experience in an academic medical center, nonprofit organization, university or similar institution preferred.
Experience using CRMs to track data from potential philanthropic candidates a plus.

Responsibilities

Proactively identify, research, analyze, and qualify existing and new donors and prospects for gift cultivation.
Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess initial financial assets, philanthropic tendencies/interests, giving propensity/capacity, and linkages to Cedars-Sinai.
Interpret and analyze detailed biographical and financial/wealth indicator information on individuals, corporations, and foundations.
Analyze and interpret complex financial disclosure documents for wealth assessment, such as IRS information, SEC filings, real property files, financial and legal disclosures.
Compile in-depth, comprehensive research profiles on individuals, companies, and foundations for gift cultivation, based on fundraising strategies and objectives.
Build collaborative relationships with gift officers and ensure all work products are consistently produced, of the highest quality, and meet the frontline fundraising staff's needs for strategic planning.
Recommend qualified prospects to frontline fundraising staff.
Perform periodic reviews of gift officer portfolios and identify prospects ready for movement; review and recommend strategies and next steps as appropriate; ensure gift officer portfolios are optimized and that prospects remain relevant.
Provide ad hoc research on specific biographical or financial information relating to individuals, companies, and foundations, as requested or as part of ongoing projects.
Stay abreast of new practices in prospect research, analytics, data mining, and higher education philanthropy.