Strategic Prospect Research Manager

verainstituteofjustice; Washington; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vera Institute of Justice is seeking a Manager of Development Prospect Research to propel fundraising by identifying and qualifying high-potential donors. You will shape strategies, create actionable intelligence, and support frontline fundraisers with research insights to advance a robust pipeline.

In this hybrid Washington, DC-based role, you will lead tool development, donor capacity assessments, and reporting to inform cultivation and solicitation efforts; collaboration across teams is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in nonprofit fundraising or prospect research.
• Expertise in donor research methodology, wealth indicators, and data analysis.
• Experience with a broad range of subscription research tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead prospect identification, qualification, and due diligence for donors across segments.
• Develop prospect profiles, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for leadership.
• Develop and optimize research systems, workflows, and data quality in the CRM.
• Manage portfolio growth through moves management, ratings, and trend analysis.

Skills

Prospect research

Donor intelligence

Strategy development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

6+ years of relevant experience

Tools

CRM systems

Wealth screening tools

Research databases

Job description

Vera Institute of Justice is seeking a Manager of Development Prospect Research to propel fundraising by identifying and qualifying high-potential donors. You will shape strategies, create actionable intelligence, and support frontline fundraisers with research insights to advance a robust pipeline.

In this hybrid Washington, DC-based role, you will lead tool development, donor capacity assessments, and reporting to inform cultivation and solicitation efforts; collaboration across teams is