Prospect Research Analyst

The Baltimore Banner; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baltimore Banner seeks a Prospect Research Analyst to design and implement strategies targeting high-net-worth individuals and foundations, while overseeing donor database implementation and reporting for the Venetoulis Institute. The role emphasizes data governance and clear protocols to support fundraising goals.

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy & Operations, you will surface key prospects and help build scalable systems and reporting to enable strong donor engagement and

Qualifications

• Design and implement prospect research strategies for high-net-worth individuals.
• Oversee donor database implementation and reporting for Venetoulis Institute.
• Establish data policies and governance around data protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising by surfacing key prospects for major gifts.
• Develop systems and reporting to drive annual fundraising goals.

Skills

Prospect research

CRM software

Data governance

Donor database reporting

Tools

CRM software

Donor database

Job description

The Baltimore Banner is a nonprofit newsroom founded to bring high-quality local journalism to the Baltimore metro area. We are creating a vibrant, strong, trustworthy, and sustainable news organization, seeking to re-imagine the future of local news. Using a multi-platform news operation, covering a broad range of topics from local government to culture and the arts. We tell stories that reflect the community, connecting neighbors, holding government institutions accountable, and making sense of the world. All this work is grounded in truth. We believe we can contribute to a more vibrant, informed, and whole Baltimore, surrounding counties, and the state of Maryland.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy & Operations, the Prospect Research Analyst will be responsible for designing and implementing effective prospect research strategies that focus on researching high-net-worth individuals and foundations and prospecting from among low-dollar donors / contributing subscribers. The role will also help oversee the donor database implementation and reporting for the Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, ensuring proper record keeping and policies around data protocols are established and followed. The position directly impacts the organization’s ability to meet its annual fundraising goals, helping to build out systems/reporting and surface key prospects that collectively drive results. As building the operation is fluid, these responsibilities may be subject to adjustment.

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