Donor Prospect/Researcher

Donor Prospect/Researcher (Volunteer)

StandUp for Kids - San Diego was launched in 1990 with a single focus: to end the cycle of youth homelessness in our community. We work to provide basic needs, housing, mentoring support, care, and love to at-risk and homeless youth ages 12-24.

We are looking for a Volunteer Donor Prospect/Researcher to support our staff at StandUp for Kids. The ideal candidate will have past research/investigative experience, or an aptitude for detail and curiosity willing to learn donor research. This is a great opportunity to donate time, resources, and talent to support our important mission.

As a Donor Prospect/Researcher, you will:

· Research and analyze information on current and prospective donors (business life, affiliations, net worth estimates, giving history/capacity, public life if any, education, family life, and any other details so needed by the organization)

· Write concise summaries with attachments to be used by the Executive Director, and Development Director for fundraising purposes

· Conduct research following the Development Director’s orientation

· Gather, analyze and report information on individuals, foundations, corporations, community organizations, and other grant makers

· Ensure accessibility of the filing system

Qualifications:

· Experience with doing online research

· Familiarity with Microsoft Suite applications (including emails)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to use, or eager to learn, tools such as The Foundation Center, Guide Star, and/or Wealth Engine as well as other tools, software and applications as appropriate

· Ability to use a relational database

· Strong organizational skills, with excellent record management skills

Job Type:

· Volunteer position

· Flexible: Work from home- regular check-ins with staff will be scheduled

Time Commitment:

· 20 hours per month (volunteers are responsible for tracking their hours and sending them to the office administrator at the end of each month)

Additional Requirements:

· Minimum 3 month commitment with intermittent evaluations, and renewable if both parties are satisfied with results

· Prior to commencing the position, the researcher will sign an agreement of confidentiality and review standards for the respectful handling of donor information

· Background check ($18 submission fee)

· StandUp for Kids volunteers’ orientation Please use this online form to apply.

OR

Any interested person should submit by email a cover letter stating your interest, logistical availability (i.e., possible start/end dates), special needs if any, strengths/skills you bring to this important work, what you seek from this experience - attached with your Vitae or resume that highlights pertinent experiences and skills.