Job description
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Job Summary
The Analyst II, Pipeline Development and Research perform high-value individual and institutional prospect research, combining traditional methods and the development, evaluation, and implementation of new AI tools and agentic solutions, develop new and modify existing predictive models that support the optimized placement of donors into pipelines, and identify opportunities from donor data and AI solutions to support and the extend the capabilities of prospect research, relationship mapping, and data analytics.
Roles and Key Responsibilities
Prospecting
Conduct proactive research and analysis to identify, qualify, and prioritize potential high-value individual and institutional donors prospects aligned with fundraising objectives.
Prepare and deliver prospect intelligence, including donor profiles, capacity and affinity assessments, relationship insights, and strategic to support donor cultivation and solicitation efforts.
Support pipeline development processes and prospect management activities by identifying opportunities and informing engagement strategies for high-value individual and institutional donors.
Agentic Engineering for Research, Prospecting & Risk Analysis
Lead development and enhancement of internal agentic AI solutions, in partnership with GKIM and Analytics and Development Operations, for prospecting and prospect research, including both individual and institutional donors, and identifying relationships between donors, including solutions that incorporate data from an internal graph database
Lead development of internal agentic solutions, in partnership with GKIM and Analytics and Development Operations, for the incorporation of near real time data from external sources
Contribute to the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions for prospect risk analysis and evaluation of aligned with organizational priorities and stakeholder needs.
Assess and support the adoption of internally developed and vendor provided AI tools that strengthen research, prospecting, and analytical capabilities.
Predictive Analytics
Develop predictive models, using machine learning techniques, to optimize placement of donors in pipelines and programs
Optimize model performance, perform regular model runs, lead regular updates to models, and develop near real-time availability of model results, through an understanding of internal data, systems, and platforms in coordination with the Data and Platform Systems team
Translate predictive analytics and graph database into actionable recommendations that support donor engagement and strategic decision-making across GREM.
Data Discovery
Assist in the evaluation of internal and vendor supplied data for utility, accuracy, and potential incorporation into predictive modeling, reporting, and strategic approaches to engage donors
Support the expansion and ongoing enhancement of donor graph database through the incorporation of existing and new relational data to facilitate opportunities with individual and institutional prospects
Conduct regular analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that strengthen donor understanding and fundraising strategies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Python
Knowledge of machine learning modeling techniques (e.g. random forest, gradient boosting)
Knowledge of social network analysis
Familiarity with agentic AI
Familiarity with prospect research for philanthropic fundraising
Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g. Tableau)
Detail oriented, results-oriented and proactive
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet all deadlines
Able to effectively communicate, coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders
Effective listener and able to understand intent as well as hoped for outcome
Constant learner and innovator, able and willing to learn new systems and software
Able to develop technical solutions to meet business needs
Able to provide coaching and support to others
Required Languages: Fluency in English required.
Travel: None
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.