Hybrid Prospect Research & Strategy Advisor

Save the Children US; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Family leave benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Learning & Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking an Advisor, Prospect Research & Strategy to help drive major gift initiatives and secure transformative funding for children worldwide. You will report to the Managing Director, Research and contribute to research-driven fundraising plans, donor profiling, and strategic insights.

The role emphasizes due diligence, data integrity in CRM, and collaboration with frontline fundraisers across multiple locations, including Washington DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in prospect research or related field.
• Ability to independently research and translate findings into insights.
• Experience producing concise prospect profiles and research deliverables.
• Knowledge of Blackbaud CRM or similar CRM.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proven collaboration and communication with stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and research prospective and existing donors to support major and principal gift opportunities.
• Analyze biographical, philanthropic, financial, corporate, and relationship information to assess donor capacity.
• Develop clear research profiles, briefings, and deliverables translating complex information into insights.
• Support portfolio and pipeline development by identifying prospects and prioritizing relationships.
• Partner with frontline fundraisers to inform donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Monitor philanthropic trends and share insights for prospect identification.
• Support research related to prospective board members and leadership priorities.
• Collaborate with teams to improve research approaches and respond to evolving needs.

Skills

Prospect research

Data analysis

CRM knowledge (Blackbaud)

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Save the Children is seeking an Advisor, Prospect Research & Strategy to help drive major gift initiatives and secure transformative funding for children worldwide. You will report to the Managing Director, Research and contribute to research-driven fundraising plans, donor profiling, and strategic insights.

The role emphasizes due diligence, data integrity in CRM, and collaboration with frontline fundraisers across multiple locations, including Washington DC.