Job Description
OFFICE LOCATIONUnited StatesNegotiable within the United States#LI-REMOTE#PDNWHO WE AREThe mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHERThe Prospect Research Analyst will work at the intersection of the art and science of fundraising as part of a functional team within Global Prospect Development reporting to the Associate Director, Prospect Research. The team is responsible for implementing a full array of prospect research strategies across a matrix of fundraising clients responsible for cultivating the Conservancy's largest and most strategic donors.The Prospect Research Analyst will work toward meeting the strategic priorities of the team by developing and implementing tactics in all areas related to prospect research to inform donor strategies and create a robust donor pipeline. Prioritizing new prospect identification and exhibiting information management and fundraising knowledge, they will evaluate and prioritize donor pools, identify indicators of wealth and capacity, perform sphere of influence analysis, assess affinity and map donor interests to Conservancy priorities. They will present biographical research and recommendations effectively using a variety of solutions, tools, and data documented and tracked within our fundraising database. They will distill and convey complex information in a targeted and compelling way for Development leadership and other Conservancy Executives.The Analyst will have substantial contact with stakeholders and work as consultants and thought partners to development operations staff and fundraisers across the organization. They will have and maintain an advanced knowledge of the systems, resources, and procedures utilized by the team especially as it pertains to ethical performance of the job and handling of confidential and sensitive information. They may take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, which may include, but are not limited to, a more significant role in training, developing documentation, and/or enhancing the systems and tools used by the team. The Analyst will keep up to date on news and trends in wealth, philanthropy, conservation, and best practices in prospect development to improve team offerings and approaches.WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOUAre you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. The Prospect Research Analyst will join a respected team dedicated to accelerating our principal gift and strategic fundraising efforts. We're looking for a strategic, highly collaborative, intellectually curious research analyst who is global