{"id":4304,"date":"2012-08-22T23:03:41","date_gmt":"2012-08-23T03:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/?p=4304"},"modified":"2020-04-05T16:58:00","modified_gmt":"2020-04-05T20:58:00","slug":"job-posting-research-analyst-international-rescue-committee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/job-posting-research-analyst-international-rescue-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Posting: Research Analyst (International Rescue Committee)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Rescue Committee (IRC) announces the opening of a Research Analyst position. This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of a dynamic, three-person research team in the External Relations Department at the IRC&#8217;s headquarters in New York City.<\/p>\n<p>Applications need to be submitted via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rescue.org\/careers\" target=\"_blank\">www.rescue.org\/careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Direct link to job posting:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tbe.taleo.net\/NA2\/ats\/careers\/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&amp;cws=1&amp;rid=8412\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/tbe.taleo.net\/NA2\/ats\/<wbr>careers\/requisition.jsp?org=<wbr>IRC&amp;cws=1&amp;rid=8412<\/wbr><\/wbr><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Research Analyst<\/p>\n<p>Sector: External Relations\/Communications\/<\/p>\n<div id=\":30\">\n<p><wbr>Marketing<\/wbr><\/p>\n<p>Location: US &#8211; NY -New York<\/p>\n<p>Employee Type: Regular<\/p>\n<p>Employee Category: Full Time<\/p>\n<p>______________________________<wbr>__<\/wbr><\/p>\n<p>Description<\/p>\n<p>The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world\u2019s worst<br \/>\ncrises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in<br \/>\n1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, we offer lifesaving relief and<br \/>\nlife-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or<br \/>\ndisaster. With a budget of almost $400 million, IRC is at work today<br \/>\nin over 40 countries and in 22 US cities.<\/p>\n<p>The IRC\u2019s External Relations Department furthers the IRC\u2019s work around<br \/>\nthe world by raising the IRC\u2019s profile and raising close to $62<br \/>\nmillion in annual support from individuals and institutions from the<br \/>\nprivate sector. The External relations department\u2019s units include<br \/>\nLeadership Gifts, Strategic Marketing, and Communications &amp; Public<br \/>\nInformation,, all supported by Operations &amp; Information, which is<br \/>\nresponsible for gift processing; reporting on revenue and donors;<br \/>\nadministering and managing the IRC\u2019s constituent databases; conducting<br \/>\ndonor and prospect research; and providing strategic reports and<br \/>\nanalysis.<\/p>\n<p>SCOPE OF WORK:<br \/>\nThe Research Analyst provides senior staff, board directors, and<br \/>\nExternal Relations staff with high-quality donor research and<br \/>\nstrategic input for board meetings, donor meetings, events, and<br \/>\nstrategic planning, and works closely with staff from the Operations<br \/>\nunit, other External Relations Department units, the President\u2019s<br \/>\nOffice, and consultants. He\/she focuses particular attention on the<br \/>\nidentification, research, and tracking of individual, corporate, and<br \/>\nfoundation prospects, and directly supports the prospecting efforts of<br \/>\nthe Leadership Gifts staff, in particular. The Research Analyst is<br \/>\nresponsible for implementing the moves management and prospect<br \/>\ntracking systems in order to monitor activities associated with<br \/>\nushering prospects and donors along the giving continuum, and ensuring<br \/>\nthat related processes and procedures are upheld. The Research Analyst<br \/>\nmeets regularly with staff to inform strategy around the cultivation<br \/>\nand solicitation of prospects and donors. Supervision and training of<br \/>\na research intern may be required.<\/p>\n<p>ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:<\/p>\n<p>Identify and qualify prospective corporate and foundation donors<br \/>\ncapable of significant financial support;<br \/>\nMine internal databases, external publications, and leadership<br \/>\nnetworks \u00a0to identify individual prospects for major gift solicitation<br \/>\nassignments;<br \/>\nDesign, institute, and maintain moves management and prospect tracking<br \/>\nsystems to record, monitor and measure related fundraising activities;<br \/>\nWork with Operations and Leadership Gifts staff to formulate policies<br \/>\nfor prospect assignment, management, and tracking, and facilitate the<br \/>\nprocess as it evolves;<br \/>\nTake a lead role in organizing and informing prospect identification<br \/>\nand review meetings;<br \/>\nAssist in setting and reaching annual goals for number of prospects<br \/>\nand potential funds raised;<br \/>\nConceptualize projects that result in new prospects for the organization;<br \/>\nRate donors and prospects in terms of inclination and capacity, and<br \/>\nconsult with fundraising units on cultivation and solicitation<br \/>\nstrategies;<br \/>\nConduct biographical and financial research on donors utilizing<br \/>\nin-house files and a variety of on-line, electronic, and printed<br \/>\nsources;<br \/>\nWrite confidential research profiles on both individual and<br \/>\ninstitutional donors for meetings and strategy planning, and prepare<br \/>\nbriefings for development events;<br \/>\nDevelop strategic recommendations about prospect and donor<br \/>\ncultivation, solicitations, and long-term relationship management for<br \/>\nfront-line fundraising colleagues;<br \/>\nProvide due-diligence background research on individual and<br \/>\ninstitutional donors;<br \/>\nEstablish benchmarking to evaluate effectiveness of research<br \/>\nrecommendations and products;<br \/>\nPromote research support services to colleagues through presentations<br \/>\nand reports;<br \/>\nDevelop expertise in institutional programs and develop external<br \/>\nresources to monitor and track industry specific changes that are<br \/>\nrelevant to IRC\u2019s mission;<br \/>\nOversee special projects (e.g. electronic screening by vendors, data<br \/>\nmining, etc.) and conduct pro-active research projects with the<br \/>\nguidance of supervisor;<br \/>\nUndertake additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n<p>Bachelor\u2019s degree \u2013 Master\u2019s degree is a plus, but not required;<br \/>\n3-4 years work experience with prospect\/donor research in the<br \/>\nnon-profit fundraising field;<br \/>\nKnowledge of prospect management and prospect tracking principles and methods;<br \/>\nDemonstrated aptitude for analyzing and interpreting data (including<br \/>\nproperty records, SEC filings, IRS 990s, etc.), and for synthesizing<br \/>\ncomplex information from multiple sources;<br \/>\nDemonstrated ability to develop proactive prospecting methodologies to<br \/>\nsupport organizational goals, including data mining, sophisticated<br \/>\nconstituent database queries, etc.;<br \/>\nKeen understanding of the business sector and familiarity with<br \/>\ncorporate research and resources;<br \/>\nProven writing skills &#8211; the ability to successfully write and edit<br \/>\nprofessional fundraising documents;<br \/>\nExcellent interpersonal and communication skills &#8211; the ability to<br \/>\nsuccessfully interact with a variety of people on different levels,<br \/>\nand comfort with speaking and presenting research in a group setting;<br \/>\nSolid organizational skills &#8211; the ability to work productively in a<br \/>\nfast-paced environment, and the ability to prioritize a multi-faceted<br \/>\nworkload under strict deadlines, sometimes with limited guidance;<br \/>\nFlexibility and patience &#8211; the ability to work productively in a team<br \/>\nenvironment and independently, and the willingness to meet unexpected<br \/>\ndemands with a positive attitude;<br \/>\nAttentiveness to detail and accuracy in data entry, reporting, fact<br \/>\nfinding, and writing;<br \/>\nAbility to act with sensitivity and discretion while working with<br \/>\nhighly confidential information;<br \/>\nExcellent computer skills: internet search engines and advanced search<br \/>\ntechniques, fundraising software, data retrieval services (e.g.<br \/>\nLexisNexis, Wealth Engine, Foundation Directory), MS Office (Word,<br \/>\nOutlook and Excel, in particular). Experience working with a<br \/>\nrelational database a necessity, preferably Raiser\u2019s Edge.<br \/>\nMembership in APRA is encouraged, as is participation at professional<br \/>\nconferences and seminars.<\/p>\n<p>IRC leading the way from harm to home.<\/p>\n<p>IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<br \/>\nIRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to<br \/>\nrace, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age,<br \/>\nmarital status, veteran status or disability.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/bdsm-live-chat.html\">bdsm-live-chat<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/hot-chat-online.html\">hot-chat-online<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/friendly-chat-rooms-no-registration.html\">friendly-chat-rooms-no-registration<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/webcam-sex-pron.html\">webcam-sex-pron<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/free-live-cam-pron.html\">free-live-cam-pron<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/chat-rooms-for-everyone.html\">chat-rooms-for-everyone<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/talk-to-a-fortune-teller-online-for-free.html\">talk-to-a-fortune-teller-online-for-free<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/live-private-sex.html\">live-private-sex<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/real-live-sex-chat.html\">real-live-sex-chat<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/chat-room-no-sign-in.html\">chat-room-no-sign-in<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/free-chat-room-for-your-website.html\">free-chat-room-for-your-website<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/asian-webcam-girls.html\">asian-webcam-girls<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/online-chat-rooms.html\">online-chat-rooms<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/free-live-cam-sites.html\">free-live-cam-sites<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/watch-free-porn-tv.html\">watch-free-porn-tv<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/free-internet-chat-sites.html\">free-internet-chat-sites<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/non-registration-chat.html\">non-registration-chat<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/free-video-cam-sites.html\">free-video-cam-sites<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/online-sexy-chet.html\">online-sexy-chet<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/chat-sites-for-friends.html\">chat-sites-for-friends<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/random-video-chat-sites-for-android.html\">random-video-chat-sites-for-android<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/uk-adult-chatroom.html\">uk-adult-chatroom<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/livechat-finland.html\">livechat-finland<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/registration-free-chat.html\">registration-free-chat<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"position: absolute; left: -4878px; top: 0;\" href=\"\/cmpalmer\/wiki\/images\/free-video-chat-rooms-without-registration.html\">free-video-chat-rooms-without-registration<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Rescue Committee (IRC) announces the opening of a Research Analyst position. This is an exciting opportunity to become a member of a dynamic, three-person research team in the External Relations Department at the IRC&#8217;s headquarters in New York &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/job-posting-research-analyst-international-rescue-committee\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[35,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-jobs-and-internships"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4304"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4304\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4536,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4304\/revisions\/4536"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ibiblio.org\/slanews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}