Project Manager, Prospect Research

Overview

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Responsibilities

Overall Function

Under the supervision of the Director, Prospect Research the Project Manager, Prospect Research manages special projects, including those focused on prospect movement and pipeline management, relationship mapping, and identifying prospective donors for specific programs.

The Project Manager, Prospect Research is also responsible for researching, analyzing and recommending strategy on donors and prospective donors with Principal Gift capacity and/or those who receive Executive level attention.

They will also partner with Principal and Major Gift Officers and Foundation Officers on strategy and help train and mentor Research Specialists and Associates on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts reactive research and prepares briefing materials for Executive staff for events and meetings, with emphasis on constituents’ capacity, interests (including philanthropic interests) and relationships
• Partners with Principal and Major Gift Officers (focusing on strategy development)
• Assists Director of Prospect Research with optimizing Principal and Major Gift portfolios through consistent driving of and reporting on prospect movement through the pipeline
• Develops and manages special projects to expand our board pipeline, network and donor pool, and leads internal processes and discussions to ensure the assignment of newly identified prospective donors; prospective donors will be identified through a variety of techniques, including:
  • Program-specific and regional prospecting and mapping
  • Sphere of Influence Mapping
  • Identification of key populations from our wealth screening results
• Helps train and mentor Research Specialists and Associates on the team:
  • Presents tutorials and leads discussions on special topics (e.g., international research, understanding different types of financial institutions and giving vehicles, etc.)
  • Involves them with special projects (e.g., help with Sphere of Influence mapping, etc.)
• Helps identify and acquire new sources for the Research Team and regularly evaluates existing sources
• Assesses capacity, interests, philanthropy and relationships to identify and qualify new prospective donors and assesses new opportunities with existing donors
• Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 4 years of experience in Prospect Research, including experience with targeted Google searches, Salesforce, LexisNexis, NOZA, Foundation Directory Online, RelSci, and other common sources.
• Experience with Blackbaud ResearchPoint and analyzing Securities & Exchange Commission filings and other financial data a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to peruse large volumes of information, find the details relevant to fundraising, present findings and recommendations clearly, concisely and accurately a must.
• Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, well-organized, and able to plan and execute projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to produce and manage multiple requests at one time is essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with environmental NGOs a plus.
• Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Pay Ranges

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

The pay range for this role is shown below.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

Minimum Salary

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $83,000.00/Yr.

EEO Information

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.