Senior Philanthropic Due Diligence Analyst (Hybrid)

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

George Washington University is seeking a Senior Prospect Analyst to conduct due diligence research on individuals, corporations, foundations, and international entities. The role involves preparing clear, concise reports and supporting established workflows and documentation standards to ensure consistent research quality.

Based in Foggy Bottom, the position collaborates across prospect research and advancement staff to support donor strategy while handling sensitive information with judgement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree or higher
• Experience in prospect research, due diligence, or investigative research preferred
• Strong ability to synthesize information into concise written reports

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence research on individuals, corporations, foundations, and international entities
• Prepare structured due diligence reports highlighting potential risks
• Support due diligence workflows and document standards
• Collaborate with research and advancement staff to fulfill requests
• Oversee documentation for review and escalation as needed
• Utilize research tools to gather and verify information

Skills

Due diligence research

Analytical reporting

Collaboration

Research tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree or higher (optional)

Tools

LexisNexis

Factiva

Dow Jones

Public records

Job description

George Washington University is seeking a Senior Prospect Analyst to conduct due diligence research on individuals, corporations, foundations, and international entities. The role involves preparing clear, concise reports and supporting established workflows and documentation standards to ensure consistent research quality.

Based in Foggy Bottom, the position collaborates across prospect research and advancement staff to support donor strategy while handling sensitive information with judgement