Remote Prospect Research & Pipeline Analyst

Obama Foundation; Alton (IL); Remote; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Obama Foundation is seeking a Pipeline Management Analyst to support frontline fundraisers with data and system needs across donor research and portfolio initiatives.

You will contribute to mid-level giving, event briefs, and donor profiling while partnering with the Prospect Research team to advance pipeline efforts. This remote role is based in the Chicago area and reports to the Director, Prospect Research & Portfolio Insights.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of donor research experience.
• Experience with iWave and LexisNexis preferred.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and extract insights.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong relationship-building and teamwork.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mid-Level Giving: conducting donor research, providing capacity ratings and profiles on new five-figure prospects, and collaborating with the fundraisers to determine which donors may be ready to move into a Major Gifts portfolio.
• Event/Tour Support: provide timely background information on individuals and corporations attending Foundation events and/or Obama Presidential Center tours.
• Media Monitoring and Tracking: establish and formalize a system for regularly updating Prospect Research Associates on news relevant to donors in their team portfolios.
• Reputational Vetting: lead the monthly and ongoing processes for basic risk assessment and management for donors and prospects.
• Prospect Identification: using a combination of internal and external data sources, perform regular pipeline building searches.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Donor research

Research techniques

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Tools

iWave

LexisNexis

Salesforce

Job description

The Obama Foundation is seeking a Pipeline Management Analyst to support frontline fundraisers with data and system needs across donor research and portfolio initiatives.

You will contribute to mid-level giving, event briefs, and donor profiling while partnering with the Prospect Research team to advance pipeline efforts. This remote role is based in the Chicago area and reports to the Director, Prospect Research & Portfolio Insights.