Prospect Research Associate
With
world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental
Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for
win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships
and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical
solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental
organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of
approximately 630 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other
professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique
projects running across four programs. You will be part of a vibrant
workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions,
where innovation and results are a way of life.
This position is based in New York, NY
Overall Function
Under the supervision of the Director, Prospect Research the Prospect Research Associate researches,
analyzes, and recommends strategy for new prospects and for new
opportunities with existing donors and prospects, with a focus on both
Foundation and Major Gift opportunities (both in the US and
internationally).
Key Responsibilities
- Conducts reactive research and prepares briefing materials for events and meetings, with emphasis on constituents’ wealth, interests (including philanthropic interests) and relationships and analysis thereof.
- Assesses
capacity, interests, philanthropy and relationships to identify and
qualify new prospective donors and assesses new opportunities with
existing donors, through the following avenues:
- Prospects suggested by staff and volunteers; also identifies/maps relationships of volunteers and deeply engaged donors for the purpose of identifying new prospects
- Examines results of wealth and philanthropy screenings of Membership donors to identify those with potential to make major gifts.
- Identifies potential foundation prospects from external sources including Foundation Directory Online and Chronicle of Philanthropy.
- Identifies potential major gift prospects from external sources including the Eco-Rich List, lists of top players in key industries from which significant opportunities for support have been identified, annual reports from organizations with like programmatic focus areas, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1-2 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 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.
- Candidate 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.
