We are seeking an experienced prospect research professional.

• Contribute to the development and delivery of a robust prospect research strategy supporting high-value fundraising across philanthropists, trusts and foundations, and corporates in the UK, providing strategic insight to shape high-value fundraising plans.
• Identify, qualify, and prioritise prospects using internal data, external sources, and wealth screening tools.
• Produce insightful, accurate and high-quality prospect research reports, donor profiles, event biographies and briefings for fundraisers and senior leadership
• Deliver thorough due diligence assessments aligned with Young Lives vs Cancer’s gift acceptance and ethical fundraising policies, escalating risks appropriately.
• Own the prospect management cycle, including portfolio reviews, pipeline reporting, KPI tracking and optimisation.
• Identify potential connections between existing and new supporters by working with colleagues to map networks and identify new opportunities to build support.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team to ensure research insights inform cultivation and stewardship plans.
• Use data analysis to provide market intelligence and horizon scanning for identifying new opportunities and philanthropic trends.
• Champion best practice in CRM usage, data quality, and prospect information management.
• Work with colleagues to ensure that supporter records are maintained and updated accurately on our database and compliant with GDPR and other relevant regulations.
• Provide training, guidance and consultancy to fundraisers to embed prospecting best practice and support a research-informed culture.

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible.  Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

To arrange an informal chat, please contact Liam Mills on 
02087522973 or liam.mills@younglivesvscancer.org.uk.

• Proven experience in prospect research within a high-value fundraising environment
• Demonstrable experience of identifying, collecting and analysing prospect research data, to produce high quality prospects leads and new business opportunities
• Experience of managing prospect pipelines and leading portfolio reviews to ensure prospects progress effectively and fundraising opportunities are maximised.
• Expertise in using CRM systems for prospect tracking and portfolio management.
• Building and managing relationships with key internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Managing and prioritising a varied workload to meet deadlines.