Fundraising Prospect Researcher

BullyingCanada; Fredericton; Remote; CAD 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A Canadian nonprofit organization is seeking a part-time Fundraising Prospect Researcher for a short-term remote position. The role, starting August 9, 2021, involves analyzing prospects and supporting fundraising efforts. Candidates should have a degree in information studies or relevant experience and possess strong research and communication skills. Join us in empowering bullied youth and making a significant impact through fundraising.

Benefits

Work-from-home flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Provided laptop

Qualifications

• Experience in prospect research within charities.
• Understanding of the Canadian business landscape.
• Familiarity with PIPEDA.

Responsibilities

• Collect and rate information on prospects.
• Produce in-depth reports on donors.
• Monitor relevant news and suggest actions.

Skills

Prospect research methods

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Analysis and synthesis of information

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Library and/or Information Studies

2+ years prospect research experience

Tools

Funder directories (Grant Connect, FoundationSearch)

Internet search engines

Job description

Job Description

Is this you?

Registered charity BullyingCanada Inc. is seeking a part-time (20 hours a week) Fundraising Prospect Researcher to join our national team for a short-term contract starting August 9, 2021, and ending November 30, 2021. This role will play a vital role in our Development team’s corporate, foundation, and major gifts fundraising efforts. Salary for this work-from-home employee position: $30,000.

You have 2+ years of experience working as a fundraising prospect researcher. You’re naturally inquisitive, have strong attention to detail, and are very comfortable mining for information.

The organization :

Founded in 2006, BullyingCanada is a free bilingual donor-funded 24/7/365 national support service that stands by bullied children and youth until we find a way to bring an end to their being bullied, a process that typically takes between 2 weeks to a year. Our Support Team Responders make one-on-one connections with kids by phone, texting, online chat, and email. In 2020, we handled a record 207,500 requests for help, and BullyingCanada.ca was visited more than 46.9 million times. We’ve also delivered 4,302 educational presentations across Canada on bullying prevention.

If you are passionate about giving bullied youth a brighter future and have experience in prospect research, you will find this short-term part-time position extremely rewarding.

What you’ll do :

• Collect information and rate individuals, corporations, organizations, and foundations on their ability and willingness to give.
• Produce in-depth, well-written reports on prospects and donors by analyzing and synthesizing information from internal and external resources.
• Conduct media scanning to monitor relevant news, people, events, issues, and trends that can impact our fundraising strategies, and suggest follow-up actions.
• Review and recommend prospect research tools and services.
• Maintain awareness of best practices in prospect research, management, and pipeline development through ongoing professional development and networking.

Your skill set :

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Library and/or Information Studies; and/or 2+ years prospect research experience within charities, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience in information technology and prospect research.
• Knowledge and passion for prospect research and fundraising.
• Membership in APRA Canada and AFP, as well as related ongoing education (preferred).
• Experience with prospect research methods and management systems.
• Hands-on experience with funder directories (including Grant Connect, FoundationSearch, SEDAR, and SEDI), and internet search engines.
• Understanding of the Canadian business landscape, financials, and corporate annual reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with exceptional attention to detail in reports and presentations.
• Professionalism in ethically handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Familiarity with PIPEDA (a strong asset).

A Vulnerable Person Sector Criminal Reference Check must be completed if you are selected, at no cost to you.

Your work environment :

• Part-Time (20 hours/week) position beginning August 9, 2021, and ending November 30, 2021, with possible extension (30-day probation period).
• Remote work-from-home position, requiring stable high-speed internet and a private, distraction-minimized workspace.
• BullyingCanada will provide a PC laptop.

Please submit your cover letter and résumé in a single PDF file via email by Friday, July 30, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. EST, with the subject line: FUNDRAISING PROSPECT RESEARCHER. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by August 4, 2021, and will be asked to provide 2-3 references.

No telephone inquiries, please.

BullyingCanada is committed to equity and inclusion and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, including racialized groups, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. We aim for full accessibility and will provide accommodations as needed.