Environmental Prospect Research & Donor Insights Associate

League Conservation Voters; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) seeks a Prospect Research Associate to enhance its major gifts fundraising program. This role focuses on donor research, briefing documents, and ensuring database accuracy to support leadership and the Major Gifts team.

Based in Washington, DC, the position emphasizes racial justice and equity as central to fundraising activities and programs. A self-motivated, analytical candidate will thrive in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of work experience with a nonprofit or campaign (internship acceptable).
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail; ability to summarize information clearly.
• Commitment to racial justice and equity in fundraising and research.

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor research summaries and briefings following guidelines.
• Maintain and update donor portfolios and outreach lists.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with top donors and prospects.
• Identify new information sources and translate findings for leadership and fundraising teams.
• Ensure database accuracy and proper donor/research coding.
• Support equity integration in fundraising activities.

Skills

Strong writing

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Research tools

Tools

LexisNexis

iWave

WealthEngine

FoundationSearch

Salesforce

SQL

Job description

The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) seeks a Prospect Research Associate to enhance its major gifts fundraising program. This role focuses on donor research, briefing documents, and ensuring database accuracy to support leadership and the Major Gifts team.

Based in Washington, DC, the position emphasizes racial justice and equity as central to fundraising activities and programs. A self-motivated, analytical candidate will thrive in a mission-driven environment.