SR. RESEARCH ANALYST

Starting salaries are based on various factors, including candidate experience, education, knowledge, skills, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US. Who We Are: As a global leader, CARE is shaping the future of the humanitarian and development sector. Each year, we deliver support and services to millions of people globally. We do this by focusing on our mission and vision, and the values of equality and excellence that guide our organization. We seek dedicated individuals who align with our mission and are passionate about making it a reality by collaborating with others, embracing learning and innovation, and delivering results. What We Are Looking For: At CARE, we value diversely talented people who can bring different experiences and perspectives to our organization. We know that not all applicants will have every skill and qualification. We encourage everyone who meets the minimum required qualifications to apply. Having one or more of the preferred qualifications will strengthen an application. But, even if you are earlier in your career or followed a non-traditional educational or professional path, we hope you will consider a career at CARE. Job Title: SR. RESEARCH ANALYST Job Location(s): US - Atlanta, GA JOB SUMMARY The Sr. Research Analyst will serve as an authority on prospect research, philanthropic trends, and patterns of wealth and industry. You will provide best practice recommendations and vision for effective resources and tools and ensure adherence to industry-standard ethical and confidentiality guidelines, as well as CARE’s standards for ethics and data privacy. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Fundraising Operations, you will use a variety of sources to determine prospect’s giving potential based on assets, philanthropic propensity and historical giving. You will prepare biographical and wealth potential reports for fundraising teams, the Office of the President and other CARE teams as needed. RESPONSIBILITIES Prospect Research & Reporting Conducts complex biographical, philanthropic, and financial research on Individuals, Corporations, and Foundations and provide intelligence on relationship mapping for donors, prospects, and board members. Direct the creation and dissemination of research deliverables tailored to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity, relevance, and actionable insights. Corporate due diligence/risk assessments for U.S. and International CARE offices who do not have access to their own risk management assessment tools Prospect Identification, Moves Management & Data Analysis Lead efforts to identify, qualify, and categorize prospects for Principal, Major, Mid-level, and Planned Giving pipelines. Provide strategic recommendations on moves management and reallocation of prospects across channels. Coordinate the daily review of the gift log to identify to flag potential prospects; look for duplicate accounts and identify gifts not credited to the right channel. Manage the preparation and execution of wealth screenings, analyze results and develop reports that synthesize findings into strategic recommendations. Serve as liaison with CRM team on research tools integrated with Salesforce. Track research findings in CRM system and assist with organization-wide efforts to acquire and maintain institutional data according to best practices in data management. Keep abreast of industry trends and recommend new tools/processes Data Analysis & Wealth Screening Manage the preparation and execution of wealth screenings, analyze results and develop reports that synthesize findings into strategic recommendations. Serve as liaison with CRM team on research tools integrated with Salesforce. Track research findings in CRM system and assist with organization-wide efforts to acquire and maintain institutional data according to best practices in data management. Keep abreast of industry trends and recommend new tools/processes Fundraising/Economic Trend Analysis & Special Projects Serve as the organization’s subject matter expert on general philanthropic trends, economic indicators, and patterns of wealth across industries. Develop quarterly U.S. and global fundraising trend reports to inform strategic initiatives, including Big Bets and other high-priority campaigns. Lead special research initiatives to support emerging program areas, campaign planning, or new fundraising strategies. Support and sometimes cover for other research positions in times of high volume Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 4 years prospect research experience. - Experience using CRM systems, iWave, LexisNexis and/or other prospect research software is required. - Excellent written communication skills and a clear, concise writing style are key to this position. - Significant aptitude with research methods and experience with computers and relational databases. - Ability to follow ethical standards, utilize discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. - Strong analytical, writing, organizational, and communication skills. - Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: - 2+ years of relevant experience in prospect research for in a large nonprofit or higher education setting - Experience using Salesforce and/or NPSP There are individuals who may use CARE’s name and trademark in emails and on websites in an attempt to solicit fees from interested job-seekers. Some examples of these fees are placement fees or immigration processing fees. CARE does not use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an up-front fee of any kind. Occasionally, CARE does employ recruiting or placement agencies to help us identify candidates for specific employment within CARE. If you’re contacted by a legitimate recruiting or placement agency, there should be no charge to you. If you suspect that you have been a victim of fraud from someone purporting to be CARE, please contact us at legal@care.org. Please do not email legal@care.org to apply for this position. Instead, click "apply now" below in order to submit your interest. CARE is an Equal Opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law. Starting salaries are based on internal equity, candidate experience, and the cost of labor where the job is based. Salaries listed only apply to jobs based in the US.

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