Prospect Research & Systems Specialist (Development Officer)

CHARITY PEOPLE; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education-focused organization in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Development Officer - Prospect Research & Systems. This pivotal role involves supporting major gift fundraising through exceptional prospect research and data management. You'll collaborate with fundraisers to identify potential major supporters. The ideal candidate will have experience in data management, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of donor motivations. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and generous benefits including holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days

Flexible working arrangements

Exceptional professional development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in prospect research and data management in a fundraising or education setting.
• Strong analytical skills to produce insightful profiles.
• Understanding of philanthropy and donor motivations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support major gift fundraising with exceptional prospect research.
• Deliver data insights and manage systems for the fundraising pipeline.
• Identify and research potential major supporters capable of substantial contributions.

Skills

Prospect research

Data management

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)

Job description

An education-focused organization in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Development Officer - Prospect Research & Systems. This pivotal role involves supporting major gift fundraising through exceptional prospect research and data management. You'll collaborate with fundraisers to identify potential major supporters. The ideal candidate will have experience in data management, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of donor motivations. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, competitive salary, and generous benefits including holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.