Senior Analyst, Prospect Research

Overview

The Senior Analyst, Prospect Research provides prospect research, strategy and support for members of the Division of Philanthropy, a large fundraising office that raises over $400M annually in support of cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Senior Analyst focuses on identifying new prospects through donor and patient screenings as well as other methods to build the individual giving pipeline. Responsible for creating concise, accurate, and timely research products. This position reports to the Associate Director, Prospect Research.

This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week.

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV / AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow\'s physician / researchers, and we work with partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Prospect Management : lead regular meetings with internal clients to review fundraising priorities, anticipate research needs, and develop strategies for key prospects; lead comprehensive annual portfolio review for assigned Principal and Major gift officer(s); and make strategic assignment recommendations based on department guidelines, gift officer portfolio needs, and the Institute’s priorities.
• Research Delivery and Gift Capacity Assessment : translate research requests and projects into targeted and actionable deliverables; communicate clearly with clients about expected outcomes and timelines; create concise, accurate, and timely research products using biographical information, financial data, news, and philanthropic history, while adhering to professional standards such as an individual\'s fundamental right to privacy and protecting the confidential information of the Institute. Use information found to estimate the giving capacity of individual prospects; and assist with occasional research for other Philanthropy partners, including Dana-Farber\'s President and Chief Philanthropy Officer, and general prospect identification.
• Prospect Identification : identify prospects for major, principal, and transformational gift pipelines using data mining and other prospecting techniques; identify foundation prospects for Foundation Relations and Corporate Partnerships teams; identify new leads through monitoring of business and philanthropy news.
• Professional Development : continuously build fundraising and prospect research knowledge and skills by reading relevant publications; participate in internal / external trainings and workshops; explore new products and tools and exchange ideas with teammates.
• Other Duties as Assigned : may include screening and monitoring prospects for due diligence concerns; identifying potential donors for specific priorities / initiatives and tracking and disseminating news and information about Dana-Farber, advances in cancer research and treatment, and top donors and prospects; participating in fundraising strategy meetings when appropriate.

Qualifications

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong. As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff. Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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