Description
The Associate Director, Prospect Research & Management, sits within External Relations' Business Operations & Analytics team and leads the Prospect Research & Management team, playing a senior leadership role in supporting the IRC's funding sustainability.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Vice President, Business Operations & Analytics, and will be responsible for:
- Leading high-value research initiatives, overseeing the production of confidential biographical, financial, and due diligence profiles on HNWI donors and prospects across relevant markets
- Translating strategic goals into actionable research plans, leading pipeline development across multiple fundraising pillars, and ensuring alignment with high-value fundraising strategies
- Building and managing strategic relationships with fundraising leadership, serving as a valued and proactive contributor to high-value fundraising strategy
- Shaping and developing team strategy and metrics, driving cross-functional problem-solving efforts, and ensuring data-driven research is fully integrated into organisational priorities and decision-making
- Driving innovation in research methodology and tool use across the team, taking the lead on the development and procurement of new tools to meet strategic needs
- Overseeing the management and strategic development of the team's suite of resources, ensuring alignment with team priorities and leading on continuous improvement
- Leading cross-functional research initiatives and special projects, applying advanced problem-solving skills, and ensuring outputs directly support organisational decision-making at a leadership level
- Providing line management to colleagues, actively including and mentoring team members, shaping team culture, and promoting inclusive practices across the PRM team.
The IRC offers a salary of £65,000 per year in the UK and $110,000-$117,000 per year in the US.