Donor Research & Insight Analyst

ADP, Inc.; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Development Research Associate to support fundraising by delivering donor and prospect research, data analysis, and strategic intelligence that strengthens cultivation, stewardship, and major gift strategies.

The role focuses on deep-dive donor research, data management, and collaboration with fundraising teams to ensure accurate donor information and compliant practices. This is a full-time, on-site position in Boca Raton, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; experience in nonprofit fundraising and donor research is preferred.
• Minimum three years in a not-for-profit or related environment.
• Experience with nonprofit fundraising, donor databases, or research tools is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, reporting tools, and CRM systems.
• Demonstrates confidentiality and handles sensitive information.
• Detailed constituent research to support donor participation and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Prospect & Donor Research: Conducts detailed constituent research to support fundraising staff in increasing donor participation and cultivating major gifts.
• Data Management & Analysis: Creates queries and reports to analyze income trends, donor attrition, and retention; maintains donor records and data integrity.
• Collaboration & Strategic Support: Works with development officers and leadership to support fundraising strategy with research insights and donor intelligence.
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Ensures research methods adhere to ethical standards and privacy regulations; protects donor information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research

Communication skills

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM systems

Database management

Reporting tools

Job description

ADP, Inc. is seeking a Development Research Associate to support fundraising by delivering donor and prospect research, data analysis, and strategic intelligence that strengthens cultivation, stewardship, and major gift strategies.

The role focuses on deep-dive donor research, data management, and collaboration with fundraising teams to ensure accurate donor information and compliant practices. This is a full-time, on-site position in Boca Raton, FL.