ABOUT EARN
EARN (www.earn.org) is a nonprofit that gives low-income working families the power to create prosperity for generations. As the nation's leading microsavings provider, EARN gives families the tools to build wealth and achieve life-changing goals such as saving for college, buying a first home, or starting a small business. Since 2001, we have helped tens of thousands of low-wage through innovative financial products including matched savings accounts, checking accounts for the unbanked, and financial coaching. Our research arm evaluates the impact of EARN's work and publishes original data, sharing lessons learned and best practices. We use this unique grounding in rigorous applied research and direct service experience to transform the financial services landscape and to champion effective public policies.
EARN's ultimate vision is that millions of well-informed, low-wage American families will achieve financial success through proven strategies, fair public policy, and their own hard work.
POSITION Summary:
EARN is seeking to add up to three part-time unpaid Prospect Researchers to the Development Team. Reporting to the Grants Coordinator, the Prospect Researchers advance EARN's fundraising by identifying new potential funders, researching new and existing prospects, and presenting recommendations for action.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Efficiently research specific known individual and institutional prospects (foundations, companies, government agencies), using lists provided by the Development Coordinator.
- Using a variety of online resources, identify new potential institutional and individual funders that support organizations in the fields of economic mobility, asset building, education, or other applicable areas.
- Create funder profiles based on results of research findings including funding priorities, grant guidelines, application due dates, organizational contacts, etc.
- Make recommendations on prioritizing funders and on next steps as appropriate. May also draft email introductions.
EARN is seeking candidates with the following skills and qualifications:
- Very experienced with Internet research
- Self-motivated, independent worker with technology access and self-discipline to work remotely
- Extremely detail-oriented person who loves to cross t's and dot i's
- Excellent written communication skills
- 100% commitment to maintaining confidentiality without exception
Position
These are part-time, unpaid positions. Up to three Prospect Researcher positions are available. Each Prospect Researcher must make a minimum time commitment of 5-10 hours per week for at least 3 months. Most work can be performed offsite during non-business hours.
Next steps
Applicants should email a resume AND cover letter to: keena@earn.org.
EARN is an equal opportunity employer.
Please visit www.earn.org to learn more about us.
