Research & Donor Database Analyst

AtlantiCare; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AtlantiCare Foundation seeks a Research & Donor Analyst to partner with the Chief Development Officer and Foundation leadership, delivering advanced research, data analytics, and donor intelligence to advance philanthropic performance in support of Vision 2030.

The role identifies major gift prospects, analyzes wealth and affinity, maintains data integrity in CRM, and translates insights into fundraising strategies and stewardship efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred).
• Advanced certification in prospect research or analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using wealth screening tools, public records, and philanthropic databases.
• Identify and qualify new major and principal gift prospects aligned with AtlantiCare’s strategic priorities.
• Develop donor capacity ratings and philanthropic inclination assessments.
• Maintain and update prospect portfolios in partnership with the development team.
• Prepare donor briefs for executive leadership, including the President & CEO and Foundation Board members.
• Produce concise research profiles for cultivation meetings, events, and stewardship engagements.
• Monitor donor activity and philanthropic trends to inform fundraising strategy.
• Track key metrics related to donor pipeline health and portfolio movement.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of donor records within the Foundation’s CRM system.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support fundraising performance reviews and Board reporting.
• Analyze giving patterns and engagement trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Support forecasting and pipeline modeling in collaboration with Foundation leadership.
• Maintain the highest standards of donor confidentiality and ethical research practices.
• Ensure compliance with AFP ethical guidelines and internal Foundation policies.
• Support Foundation Board committees with research as requested.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data interpretation

Executive communication

Discretion and professionalism

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Nonprofit Management

Advanced certification in prospect research or analytics

Tools

CRM systems

Wealth screening platforms

Job description

AtlantiCare Foundation

Position Description: Research & Donor Analyst

Position Summary

The Research & Donor Analyst serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and Foundation leadership, providing sophisticated research, data analytics, and donor intelligence to advance AtlantiCare’s philanthropic performance in support of Vision 2030.

This role is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing prospective donors; conducting wealth and affinity analysis; maintaining data integrity; and translating information into actionable insights that drive major and principal gift strategies. The Analyst plays a critical role in strengthening the Foundation’s disciplined fundraising approach and enhancing donor stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Prospect Research & Identification

• Conduct comprehensive research on individuals, corporations, and foundations using wealth screening tools, public records, and philanthropic databases.
• Identify and qualify new major and principal gift prospects aligned with AtlantiCare’s strategic priorities.
• Develop donor capacity ratings and philanthropic inclination assessments.
• Maintain and update prospect portfolios in partnership with the development team.

Strategic Donor Intelligence

• Prepare detailed donor briefings for executive leadership, including the President & CEO and Foundation Board members.
• Produce concise research profiles for cultivation meetings, events, and stewardship engagements.
• Monitor donor activity and philanthropic trends to inform fundraising strategy.
• Track key metrics related to donor pipeline health and portfolio movement.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of donor records within the Foundation’s CRM system.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support fundraising performance reviews and Board reporting.
• Analyze giving patterns and engagement trends to identify opportunities for growth.
• Support forecasting and pipeline modeling in collaboration with Foundation leadership.

Governance & Confidentiality

• Maintain the highest standards of donor confidentiality and ethical research practices.
• Ensure compliance with AFP ethical guidelines and internal Foundation policies.
• Support Foundation Board committees with research as requested.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Finance, Data Analytics, Nonprofit Management, or related field preferred).
• Advanced certification in prospect research or analytics preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in prospect research, development operations, analytics, or related field.
• Experience in healthcare philanthropy or large nonprofit organizations preferred.
• Proficiency with donor CRM systems and wealth screening platforms required.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to translate data into strategic insight.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Exceptional written communication skills for executive briefings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to supporting AtlantiCare’s mission and Vision 2030.

Reports To: AVP, Foundation Operations

Location: Galloway, Atlantic City or Egg Harbor Township, NJ (Hybrid Eligible)