Prospect Management Strategist for Fundraising Analytics

World Wildlife Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Specialist, Prospect Management to drive data-informed fundraising through portfolio optimization and pipeline analysis. You will partner with gift officers and Development teams to strengthen prospect progression, forecast outcomes, and improve portfolio performance.

The role emphasizes managing prospect data in CRM systems, producing actionable reports, and leading cross-functional projects to implement scalable processes across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive experience in prospect management, development operations, fundraising analytics, or a related field.
• Experience supporting fundraising teams through prospect management practices, portfolio strategy, and pipeline management.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud CRM, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge NXT) and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising data and support accurate forecasting.
• Experience developing and implementing processes, maintaining data quality, and managing recurring operational workflows.
• Experience facilitating meetings and collaborating effectively across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary prospect management liaison for Development teams, including Major Gifts, Gift Planning, Annual Giving, and Philanthropic Partnerships.
• Facilitate prospect management meetings that advance prospect progression, strengthen portfolio performance, and maintain pipeline health, ensuring timely CRM updates and follow-up actions.
• Partner with gift officers across Development fundraising units to optimize portfolios by providing data analysis, insights, and recommendations that support coordinated donor strategies and balanced portfolios.
• Monitor prospect pools, portfolio activity, and pipeline performance to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for action.
• Analyze portfolio, pipeline, and prospect cycle metrics to inform fundraising strategy, improve portfolio effectiveness, and support revenue forecasting.
• Lead and collaborate on projects that translate prospect management strategies into actionable processes, tools, workflows, reporting solutions, and documentation to support effective implementation across Development teams.

Skills

Prospect management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Salesforce

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Washington, DC, seeks a Senior Specialist, Prospect Management to drive data-informed fundraising through portfolio optimization and pipeline analysis. You will partner with gift officers and Development teams to strengthen prospect progression, forecast outcomes, and improve portfolio performance.

The role emphasizes managing prospect data in CRM systems, producing actionable reports, and leading cross-functional projects to implement scalable processes across the