Prospect Research Analyst

VGH + UBC Hospital Foundation; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health & dental benefits

Flexible working

Paid vacation

Transit subsidy

Professional development

Parking facilities

Job summary

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation in Vancouver is seeking a Prospect Research Analyst to deliver donor intelligence and strategic insights that support fundraising success across the Foundation. The position performs prospect research, donor analysis, and briefing preparation, while contributing to pipeline development and data-informed decision-making that drives donor engagement and growth.

Collaborating with CRM and BI teams, you will translate research into actionable profiles, briefing

Qualifications

• Experience in prospect research and analytics in a fundraising environment.
• Experience conducting complex research and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
• Strong analytical skills with quantitative data.
• Excellent Excel skills and data interpretation.
• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on individuals, corporations, foundations and other donors using diverse methodologies.
• Assesses giving capacity by evaluating donor history, interests, wealth markers and affiliations.
• Performs relationship mapping to identify connections between donors, volunteers and partners.
• Synthesizes findings into briefing materials, profiles and biographies.
• Ensures data quality and currency in the CRM.
• Monitors media for donor, fundraising and market news.
• Supports pipeline development through prospect identification and qualification.
• Collaborates with CRM and BI teams to deliver data-driven approaches.
• Delivers research projects and communicates findings via reports and visuals.

Skills

Prospect research

Data analysis

Power BI

Excel

Tableau

CRM dashboards

Education

Library & information science degree

Sociology degree

Psychology degree

Related social science degree

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Who We Are

The leading charity investing in healthcare innovation in BC

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is Vancouver Coastal Health’s primary philanthropic partner, raising funds for specialized adult healthcare services and research for all people living in British Columbia. VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is the leading charity investing in healthcare innovation in British Columbia and partners with donors to raise essential funds for Vancouver Coastal Health, supporting VGH, UBC Hospital, GF Strong Rehab Centre, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, and Community Health Services.

The Role

As a trusted research and analytics expert, the Prospect Research Analyst delivers donor intelligence and strategic insights that support fundraising success across the Foundation. The position performs prospect research, donor analysis, and briefing preparation, while contributing to pipeline development and data-informed decision-making that drives donor engagement and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts research on individuals, corporations, foundations and other current and prospective donors using a variety of methodologies and analysis.


• Assesses giving capacity by identifying and evaluating donor giving history, interests, wealth markers, affiliations and connections


• Performs relationship mapping to identify connections between donors, volunteers and fundraising partners


• Documents, synthesizes and communicates research findings and data into clear, concise and actionable intelligence that supports fundraising strategy and decision-making – i.e. prospect profiles, briefing materials, biographies and other research products


• Ensures the completeness, accuracy and currency of research data in the CRM


• Monitors media for relevant donor, fundraising, business, market, and financial news


• Trains new staff on prospect research services and maintains training materials and program documentation


• Supports donor pipeline development through prospect identification, qualification, and participation in prospect management discussions and strategy meetings.


• With an eye to continuous quality improvement, participates in the design and delivery of prospect research business solutions, including the development of processes, procedures, training materials and technology-assisted methodologies


• Remains informed and up to date on current prospect research methodologies and tools and recommends practical applications to enhance program services.


• Works collaboratively with the CRM and BI teams to design and deliver data-driven, analytics-assisted approaches to prospect identification.


• Conceptualizes and delivers research projects of moderate scope, analyzes and interprets results, and communicates finding and recommendations using formats best suited to the relevant audience, including presentations, written reports, and data visualizations


• Provides specialized advice and guidance to support complex fundraising approaches, strategies, and proposals that drive decisions and actions


• Identifies and resolves data quality issues encountered during prospect research and analysis, ensuring donor information is as complete, accurate and current as possible.

What You Offer

• Degree in library and information science, sociology, psychology, or a related social science field, along with experience in prospect research and analytics. Experience conducting prospect research in a fundraising environment is preferred.


• Experience conducting complex research and synthesizing information from multiple sources.


• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated comfort working with quantitative information and data sets.


• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and experience organizing, analyzing and interpreting data.


• Previous experience working with Sales Force or comparable CRM


• Experience developing CRM dashboards and reports is an asset


• Experience working with Power BI, Tableau or other business-intelligence/data-visualization platforms


• The ideal candidate will demonstrate an interest in, or aptitude for, analytics, predictive modelling and a willingness to develop these capabilities as part of the role.


• Knowledge of fundraising principles and trends is an asset.


• Strong problem-solving skills


• Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy


• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a comfort with presenting data to individuals and small groups


• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and with discretion


• Ability to take on innovative, collaborative, and creative approaches to new challenges


• Current member in good standing or willingness to join APRA.

What We Offer

The successful candidate can expect a starting salary between $66,900 and $83,600, depending on factors such as skills, experience, and internal equity.

Additional variable pay (merit/bonus), defined benefit pension plan, extended health and dental benefits for you and your partner/children, flexible working arrangements, four weeks’ paid vacation, investment in professional development and subsidized access to transit, fitness, cycling and parking facilities all contribute to a top-notch total rewards package.

We welcome applications from anyone who is eligible to work in BC. We encourage applications from Indigenous people, people with disabilities, BIPOC and racialized individuals, people of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the Foundation's organizational diversity and who share the Foundation's values.