Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst

Position: Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Staff

Location: New York City, hybrid

Status: Full-time, exempt

About the Science Philanthropy Alliance

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is the world’s first and longest-standing organization dedicated to advising philanthropists on giving to discovery science (also known as basic science). Founded in 2014 by six visionary foundations, the Alliance has grown into a vibrant network of over 40 member organizations and a global community of funders, scientists, and advisors committed to advancing scientific discovery for the benefit of humanity.

We support both emerging and established science funders with tailored advisory services including landscape analyses, program design, and connections to leading scientific experts across disciplines. Beyond advising, we convene funders and leaders in academia and government to foster connection, shared learning, and innovation.

At the heart of our work is a unique model: our advisory services are provided at no cost to philanthropists, made possible by the generosity and shared vision of our members. This approach allows us to remain impartial, flexible, and fully focused on helping funders achieve meaningful impact.

Our interdisciplinary team and network of renowned science advisors bring deep expertise in philanthropic strategy and emerging scientific research. Together, we provide the insights, guidance, and connections that help philanthropists make a lasting impact.

Position Summary

The Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst plays an integral role in ensuring that our small, passionate team has the actionable research and analysis needed to generate the highest possible impact for science. The Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst will conduct research necessary to mobilize our philanthropic advising strategy and analyze internal data on the Alliance’s activities. The Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst will serve as a thought partner to help our team make better decisions, prioritize use of our resources, and continuously improve our organizational performance.

Responsibilities

The Prospect Researcher and Data Analyst’s responsibilities include:

• Prospect Research
  • Utilize various research tools, databases, and publicly available information to prepare biographical profiles of philanthropists and foundations who have demonstrated interest in philanthropy for science and technology.
  • Present prospect information to the advising team, support the Alliance to curate and implement outreach strategies for prospects, and manage the tracking of next steps with each prospect.
  • Track updates and news about the Alliance’s prospects and advisees to share with the team.
  • Track trends in giving capacity, philanthropic interests, and connections to organizational priorities.
  • Analyze and synthesize accumulated information to assess a philanthropist’s financial capacity, philanthropic tendencies, giving propensity, and linkages to science.
  • Prepare draft briefings of the Alliance’s philanthropic advising work in advance of meetings or events.
• CRM & Reporting
  • Maintain accurate and timely updates in the CRM to ensure moves management reflects current strategy and activity.
  • Generate and share a monthly activity report of all advising contact and activity.
  • Generate custom analyses of cumulative advising activities as necessary for communications deliverables, such as the annual report, Board meetings, or other purposes.
  • Partner with senior members of the advising team to provide guidance on moves management and portfolio balancing.
  • Work with our internal team as well as outside consultants to ensure that the design of the Alliance’s CRM database is aligned with our advising activities and internal needs.
• Contribute to an inclusive and respectful professional culture and environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in fundraising or philanthropy, data management and/or analytics; experience in a science-related field preferred.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to initiate and perform complex analyses and organize information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies, and relationships among individuals, corporations and foundations.
• Thorough knowledge of prospect research databases and research techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with moves management, portfolio reviews, or pipeline strategy.
• Strong technical skills in database management, preferably Salesforce or a related CRM.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to consider new metrics and methods to improve an organization’s accountability and performance.
• General fundraising skills, including proficiency at supporting and participating in prospect management and tracking processes and staying informed of trends in the field.
• Organizational skill to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines.
• Unimpeachable integrity and trustworthiness; a fine-tuned sense of discretion in the handling of confidential and sensitive matters.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office suite.

Position specifics

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000. The Alliance offers a robust benefits package including full medical, dental, disability, and life insurance benefits, retirement plan participation and flexible spending accounts, vacation, personal and volunteer leave benefits. The Alliance’s New York City based team is expected to work in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.

How to apply

Please submit a résumé and answer a short questionnaire. The job posting and application can also be viewed at this link. No calls please.

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

The Alliance offers a robust benefits package including full medical, dental, disability, and life insurance benefits, retirement plan participation and flexible spending accounts, vacation, personal and volunteer leave benefits. The Alliance’s New York City based team is expected to work in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Friday.