Senior Prospect Researcher (Events)

Job Title: Senior Prospect Researcher (Events)

Position Summary:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Prospect Researcher job posting. Reporting to the Director of Prospect Research & Development, this position plays a key role in the growing prospecting research and development function at the Foundation. This role is a collaborator, working with prospect researchers, fundraising strategists, and relationship managers to identify high capacity and affinity prospects who can support the Foundation’s mission to end Parkinson’s disease.

This position may be hybrid-flex with the opportunity to work out of the Foundation’s office in New York City or based remotely within the U.S.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Support and manage the prospecting team’s efforts to identify and research a pool of high-capacity and high-affinity individuals; manage the recommendation of select prospects into fundraiser-managed portfolios
Lead proactive prospecting initiatives, including the strategic use of events – galas, luncheons, athletic events and others to surface new prospects and deepen engagement with existing ones
Manage event attendee research and prospect identification for the Foundation’s special events
Manage and execute screening projects, including integration of results into prospect management workflows
Deliver dynamic, bespoke prospect research requests, tailoring based on the individual’s knowledge and engagement with the Foundation, in addition to their stage in the donor pipeline and proximity to an outright ask
Execute best-in-class prospect research to support the proactive identification of potential donors to Foundation leadership and relationship managers
Maximize a suite of fundraising tools and technology (including LexisNexis, iWave, and others) to produce relationship mapping, prospect identification at scale, and original, individualized profiles
Partner with gift officers on reviewing and prioritizing their portfolios, supporting their efforts to create compelling asks of supporters
Fulfill research requests as needed, including keeping key prospect profiles up to date, conducting due diligence, or wealth refreshes to affirm a prospect’s capacity, interests, and affinity
Collaborate with Major Gifts and Principal Gifts fundraisers to enhance the prospect pipeline across stages – research, strategy, cultivation
Provide reports on prospect management impact and support the Director of Prospect Research & Development in establishing key benchmarks for success
Manage and disseminate relevant updates and alerts on key prospects to relationship managers

Qualifications and Skills:

Relevant experience in a prospect research, development, or management role
Relevant experience leading meetings with fundraisers and teams regarding prospect strategy, pipeline development, or prospect recommendations
Relevant experience delivering bespoke and highly customized prospect research for high end donors, ideally those capable of making gifts of $250K or higher
Relevant experience of partnering, collaborating, or supporting relationship managers in moving prospects through the donor pipeline
Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative research and deliver relevant updates across stakeholders; experience sharing research to C-suite or leadership a plus
Track record of delivering high-quality prospect research
Ability to analyze assets and make determinations on wealth and giving opportunities related to those assets
Experience with prospecting tools and technology; experience with LexisNexis, iWave or SalesForce a is a plus

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $105,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
Competitive dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Employer paid life and disability insurance
18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, the Foundation has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.

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