Strategic Prospect Research Manager

Vera Institute of Justice; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Student loan repayment benefits

Education costs stipend

Employer-funded retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Vera Institute of Justice is seeking a Manager, Development Prospect Research to lead identification, research, and qualification of individual, foundation, and corporate funders, delivering strategic insight to frontline fundraisers and board development.

You will build and optimize research tools and processes, ensuring data is well-curated and integrated into the department’s strategy, while collaborating with Development, Operations, and program staff to sustain a high-quality donor pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in development prospect research, donor intelligence, or related nonprofit fundraising roles.
• Expertise with donor research methodology and practice, including wealth indicators and data analysis.
• Experience with a broad range of subscription research tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect identification, qualification, and due diligence for donors.
• Synthesize research on capacity, affinity, giving history, networks, and engagement opportunities.
• Develop clear donor profiles, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for leadership and board.
• Proactively identify high-potential prospects via wealth screening and external research.
• Provide research support for donor meetings, events, and board recruitment.

Skills

Prospect research

Donor intelligence

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Wealth screening tools

Subscription research tools

Job description

Vera Institute of Justice is seeking a Manager, Development Prospect Research to lead identification, research, and qualification of individual, foundation, and corporate funders, delivering strategic insight to frontline fundraisers and board development.

You will build and optimize research tools and processes, ensuring data is well-curated and integrated into the department’s strategy, while collaborating with Development, Operations, and program staff to sustain a high-quality donor pipeline.