Senior Specialist, Prospect Management - R4579

World Wildlife Fund, Inc.•Washington, DC

8d•$98,500 - $123,100

About The Position

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Senior Specialist, Prospect Management. The Senior Specialist, Prospect Management supports a strategic, data-informed approach to fundraising through portfolio optimization, pipeline analysis, and effective prospect management practices. Partnering with gift officers and Development teams, this position provides analysis, recommendations, and operational support that strengthen prospect progression, portfolio performance, forecasting accuracy, and fundraising outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in prospect management, development operations, fundraising analytics, or a related field.
Experience supporting fundraising teams through prospect management practices, portfolio strategy, and pipeline management.
Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud CRM, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge NXT) and reporting tools.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising data and support accurate forecasting.
Experience developing and implementing processes, maintaining data quality, and managing recurring operational workflows.
Experience facilitating meetings and collaborating effectively across stakeholders.
Strong organizational and analytical abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to interpret prospect and portfolio data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights within established frameworks.
Knowledge of standard development fundraising practices, techniques, and solicitation processes to effectively support fundraising teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly, accurately, and concisely.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across teams.
Ability to take initiative, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop solutions to address challenges proactively and collaboratively.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and consistency, with the ability to manage detailed and recurring work while maintaining focus on broader fundraising priorities.
Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: COURAGE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, COLLABORATION.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary prospect management liaison for Development teams, including Major Gifts, Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Philanthropic Partnerships.
Facilitate prospect management meetings that advance prospect progression, strengthen portfolio performance, and maintain pipeline health, ensuring timely CRM updates and follow-up actions.
Partner with gift officers across Development fundraising units to optimize portfolios by providing data analysis, insights, and recommendations that support coordinated donor strategies and balanced portfolios.
Monitor prospect pools, portfolio activity, and pipeline performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for action.
Analyze portfolio, pipeline, and prospect cycle metrics to inform fundraising strategy, improve portfolio effectiveness, and support revenue forecasting.
Lead and collaborate on projects that translate prospect management strategies into actionable processes, tools, workflows, reporting solutions, and documentation to support effective implementation across Development teams.
Provide training, guidance, and resources to promote effective prospect management practices and consistent use of established processes.
Champion the consistent application of prospect management frameworks and best practices across Development teams.
Collaborate with gift officers to track solicitation activity and ensure portfolio and pipeline information accurately reflects fundraising activity.
Maintain accurate and timely prospect and relationship management data in the CRM to support portfolio strategy, reporting, informed decision-making, and fundraising effectiveness.
Serve as a bridge between Prospect Management and cross-functional partners, fostering alignment of processes, data standards, and information flow.
Support the implementation and adoption of evolving Prospect Management practices, processes, and frameworks, helping Development teams incorporate new approaches and continuously improve how prospect management supports fundraising.
Perform other duties as assigned.