What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst position at PragerU?
Location: Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood, FL, or remote in one of these states: AZ, FL, IL, IN, IA, NC, OH, OK, TN, TX
PragerU is the world's leading conservative nonprofit that is focused on changing minds through the creative use of digital media. Taking full advantage of today's technology and social media, we educate millions of Americans and young people about the values that make America great. We’re proud to be voted among the “Best Place to Work in Los Angeles” by the LA Business Journal 3 years in a row.
The Research Analyst at PragerU is part of a passionate and fast paced team and is responsible for assisting the Director of Donor Engagement and Retention in all areas of the Development department. The job entails prospect research, data entry, and light data analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct qualification research on prospective donors to identify new prospects for gift officer portfolios
- Perform in-depth research including biographical, financial, philanthropic and capacity utilizing a variety of research tools, techniques and resources
- Enter and/or update all pertinent donor information into database record and assign confirmed prospective donors to gift officers
- Triage and respond to research requests from fundraising staff
- Provide support to the Director of Donor Engagement and Retention, continuously improving prospect identification and timely information distribution leading to increased opportunities for targeted asks and increased philanthropic giving
- Assist with prospect management system upgrades by providing feedback and insight on the system and processes
- May require travel to California and Florida 1-2 times per year
- Perform other duties as assigned
Successful Candidates Will Possess:
- At least 2 years of relative work experience in research and data entry preferred
- Proficiency with MS Excel and Google sheets
- Experience with fundraising databases strongly preferred
- Strong attention to detail–methodical and tenacious in data acquisition
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills and a can-do, self-starter attitude
- Eagerness to work in a fast-paced work environment — and ability to get up to speed quickly, solve problems independently, and juggle multiple assignments
- Strong written communication skills
- Motivation to develop relationships and work collaboratively across the department and the organization
- Ability to problem-solve quickly
- Ability to sustain a consistently high level of focus and productivity while working through extensive donor research lists
How to Apply: First review our website at www.prageru.com. Read our annual report here. Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, include a section explaining how your values align with ours, and why you would want to specifically work at PragerU.
What We Do: We promote American values through the creative use of educational videos that reach millions of people online. Serving all ages, our content offers a free alternative to the dominant left-wing ideology in culture, media, and education. Whether you’re searching for a deeper understanding, a new perspective, or a way to get involved, PragerU helps people think and live better. To learn more about PragerU, visit http://prageru.com.
Salary Range: The salary target for this role is $55,000 - $65,000. Final offer amounts depend on multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise, and most recent market data. This position is eligible for an annual bonus based on personal and company performance, in addition to our robust benefits package. The final candidate hired may potentially have less or more experience than originally posted as per job description, and if this happens, an updated salary range may be used for final hiring package.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
