Prospect Researcher (Part-time, Concord)

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano in Concord, NH seeks a part-time Prospect Researcher to support donor relations by researching and qualifying major, mid-major, and mid-level donors. You will mine data, build donor profiles, and provide portfolio recommendations to Gift Officers to grow philanthropic support.

The role requires strong research, analysis, and writing skills, with on-site work Monday–Friday in a collaborative Development team environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in prospect research or related fundraising role.
• Strong IT skills with donor databases (Salesforce preferred) and MS Office.
• Strong internet research skills using public records, LinkedIn, and news sources.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• High discretion and commitment to donor confidentiality.
• Compliance with data privacy laws.
• Ability to manage deadlines while handling multiple projects.
• Commitment to working with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective major, mid-major, and mid-level donors using Salesforce and DonorSearch.
• Conduct supplemental research using public sources to build donor capacity profiles.
• Create donor profiles and portfolio recommendations for Gift Officers.
• Suggest prospect assignments and engagement opportunities to move donors to next level.
• Maintain up-to-date research and ratings in Salesforce with data integrity.

Skills

Prospect research

Fundraising data analysis

Analytical writing

Verbal communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Data privacy compliance

Deadline management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn

DonorSearch

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Prospect Researcher Department: Development

Reports To: Donor Relations Manager Employment Type: Regular

Classification: Part-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Concord Date Approved: 10/23/2026

Who We Are

For 50 years, the Food Bank, made up of a diverse staff, dedicated Board of Directors and passionate

volunteers, has been leading the fight to end hunger in partnership with our community and in service of

our neighbors in need.

About this Opportunity

The Prospect Researcher plays a key role in growing FBCCS's philanthropic support by identifying,

evaluating, and qualifying prospective major, mid-major, and mid-level donors. This role mines donor

and prospect data from the donor database and wealth screening tools,, supplements it with research

from public and online sources, and turns findings into clear donor profiles and portfolio

recommendations. By equipping Gift Officers and Donor Relations staff with the insight they need to

cultivate and steward donors toward their next giving level, this position helps the Development team

grow the philanthropic support that advances the Food Bank's mission to end hunger.

• Conduct regular donor capacity research on Salesforce donor records, using DonorSearch data modeling to identify prospective major, mid-major, and mid-level donors, as well as existing donors who show capacity or inclination for increased giving.
• Conduct supplemental research using online and public sources, including Google, LinkedIn, news archives, real estate records, and other philanthropic databases, to build a fuller picture of a prospect's capacity, giving history, and philanthropic interests.
• Compile research findings into clear, well-organized donor and prospect profiles for use by Gift Officers and Donor Relations staff.
• Identify and recommend prospect assignments and portfolio moves for Gift Officers, and matching engagement opportunities for Donor Relations staff, to help move each donor toward their next giving level.
• Maintain accurate, current research findings and ratings in Salesforce, incorporating updates from Gift Officers and Donor Relations staff to ensure data integrity across the prospect pipeline.

Skills and Qualifications

Required

• Two or more years of experience in prospect research, fundraising data analysis, or a related development/donor relations role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong information technology skills, including demonstrated proficiency with prospect research tools, donor databases (Salesforce preferred), and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong internet research skills, including public records, LinkedIn, news sources, and philanthropic databases.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize large volumes of information into clear, concise profiles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present findings clearly to Gift Officers and Development leadership.
• High degree of discretion and a strong commitment to donor confidentiality.
• Compliance with data privacy laws.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritize time-sensitive requests alongside ongoing proactive research projects.
• Genuine commitment to and enthusiasm for working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lived experiences; a demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively across differences.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Familiarity with moves-management or portfolio-based fundraising models.
• Working knowledge of APRA ethics guidelines.
• Experience in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or community-based environment.

• Adaptability — Remaining effective across changing conditions by welcoming feedback, shifting approaches as needed, and balancing competing priorities.
• Cooperation — Engaging colleagues with respect and tact to build productive relationships, resolve conflicts, and collaborate effectively.
• Dependability — Consistently following through on responsibilities with accountability, reliability, and a commitment to doing one's best work.
• Job Knowledge — Maintaining the technical proficiency and contextual understanding needed to perform one's role effectively and independently.
• Organization Support — Upholding the organization’s values, policies, and mission.
• Teamwork — Collaborating with a focus on collective success by balancing individual and group responsibilities and exchanging feedback openly.

Additional Information

In instances of a federal, state, or locally declared emergency, Food Bank is typically considered an essential service and emergency responder; all of its employees may be called in to perform regular or

Work Location

This is an on-site position. Remote work is not guaranteed and may be granted solely at the discretion of the department head.

This position works primarily in an office environment, with computer-based research and occasional attendance at Food Bank events such as donor tours. The noise level is typical of a general office setting and is generally moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, stand, walk, use hands to type and handle materials, and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Compensation

This is a part-time, non-exempt position. To ensure internal pay equity, the non-negotiable starting pay for this position is $36.76/hr.

Schedule

This position is regularly scheduled Monday – Friday, but hours outside of the regular schedule may occasionally be required