Prospect Research Analyst (Advancement Services Analyst)

The RAND Corporation is seeking a Prospect Research Analyst to
support RAND Development’s fundraising objectives. Reporting to the
Senior Manager, Advancement Services, this individual will conduct
prospect research and moves management for a range of portfolios on
the Development team, mainly focusing on foundation research. The
successful candidate will be highly detailed oriented, able to
communicate effectively, able to work well in a team environment
and experienced in prospect research best practices.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design and prepare professional, in-depth research profiles of
  foundations, donors, prospects and board candidates for Development
  staff and RAND leadership

• Coordinate proactive research projects to identify new
  donor/foundation prospects for Development Officer portfolios

• Lead moves management meetings

• Vet new donors and work with General Counsel to ensure new donor
  procedures are followed

• Prepare prospect management reports

• Assess prospect pyramid structure; provide guidance to
  Development leadership regarding Development Officer portfolio
  composition

• Organize cleanup projects and create missing data reports

• Oversee prospect assignment and stage entry for Development
  Officer portfolios

• Create documentation and guides in partnership with Salesforce
  Administrator and the Senior Manager, Advancement Services

• Train new employees and hold regular refresher trainings for
  team members on prospect research and moves management
  procedures

• Other special projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in prospect research required;

• Foundation research experience desired;

• Ability to design and prepare professional research
  profiles;

• Knowledge of prospect research platforms and tools;

• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills to interact
  effectively with staff;

• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, curiosity,
  openness to learning and flexibility;

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products;

• Must be able to pass a background check:

• Sophisticated operating knowledge of moves management systems
  strongly preferred;

• Experience using a CRM or donor database preferred;

Education Requirements

AS/AA required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience required

Salary Range

$62,700-$93,500

RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer,
including but not limited to, the specific role and associated
responsibilities; a candidate’s work experience,
education/training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. The
salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which
provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is
taken). In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health
insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan,
paid time-off and more.

Location

Santa Monica, CA or off-site

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual
orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet