Senior Research Analyst, Client Services, Prospect Research

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • Brookline, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead monthly meetings with internal Principal & Major Gift clients to review fundraising priorities, anticipate research needs, assess and manage donor portfolios, and develop strategies for key prospects.
  • Translate research requests and projects into targeted and actionable deliverables, communicating clearly with clients about expected outcome and timeline.
  • Create concise, accurate, and timely research products using biographical information, financial data, news, and philanthropic history. Use information found to estimate the giving capacity of individual prospects.
  • Lead comprehensive annual portfolio reviews for assigned Principal & Major Gifts officers.
  • Participate in fundraising strategy meetings, including major gift prospect strategy discussions and meetings with faculty about their fundraising needs and priorities.
  • Assist with occasional research as needed for other Philanthropy partners, including Dana-Farber's President and its Chief Philanthropy Officer, and with general prospect identification.
  • Track and disseminate news and information about Dana-Farber, advances in cancer research and treatment, and top donors and prospects.
  • Continuously build on fundraising and prospect research knowledge and skills by reading relevant publications; participating in internal/external trainings and workshops; shadowing colleagues; exploring new products and tools; and exchanging ideas and information with teammates.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Reports to Senior Associate Director, Prospect Research. No direct supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsMINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of direct or comparable experience.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:The Senior Research Analyst should possess superior communication, organizational, project management, writing, and analytical skills, and have the ability to manage multiple clients and to meet deadlines. This individual should be comfortable working independently while also being available to work on team projects and/or assist colleagues when needed.The Senior Analyst must apply creative thinking, curiosity, focus, and persistence in pursuit of prospect information. He/she/they should be capable of interpreting complex documents, including corporate proxy statements and insider stock filings. Also essential are expert writing skills, as reports and briefings prepared in Prospect Research are used by DFCI’s President, its Chief Philanthropy Officer, and other senior Philanthropy staff. The Senior Analyst must also be able to identify and adapt to shifting priorities, be flexible and resourceful with a sense of humor, and exercise professionalism and discretion in working with confidential information.Technical Skills: Superior skills in Microsoft Office applications; expertise in broad range of search techniques; knowledge of prospect research resources such as Lexis-Nexis for Development Professionals, Foundation Directory, iWave, and Relationship Science; familiarity with relational databases and reporting tools; experience with data mining is a plus.PATIENT CONTACT:No.WORKING CONDITIONS:This position is considered remote, 0-1 days onsite at 10 Brookline Place, Brookline, MA each week.DIVISION OF PHILANTHROPY INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, & EQUITY COMMITMENT STATEMENT:We’re stronger together. In the Division of Philanthropy, we believe in the power of different voices. We encourage authenticity and diversity of every individual within our community. Our collective voices – donors, volunteers, staff, and patients alike – allow us to work together towards a world without cancer. Committed to being a place of inclusivity, belonging, and change, these are our core values.Inclusive interview practices are a priority in the Division of Philanthropy. We incorporate an Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (ID&E) Interview Panel in all searches. In this 30-minute interview, we connect with candidates on four main ID&E competencies: empathy, collaboration, inclusivity, and compassion.DFCI DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.DFCI offers a competitive benefits package including generous healthcare and retirement plans, at minimum 3-weeks’ vacation time in addition to 10 paid holidays, a flexible work environment, and work/life balance. Dana-Farber offers a variety of personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities to all members of its workforce through Division of Philanthropy offers 75+ specialized professional development sessions designed for staff each year through its in-house learning program, the Center for Advancement Training.**All benefits subject to Institute changesWe’re hiring! about working in the Division of Philanthropy and view all open positions.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 groups as protected by law.

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