Director, Development Research (Job ID: 2025-3703)
Director, Development Research (Job ID: 2025-3703)
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Job Description
Overview
Join one of the most influential most quoted and most trusted think tanks!
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local national and global level.
We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view who provide the highest quality research policy recommendations and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics foreign policy development governance and metropolitan policy.
With fair and transparent business practices clear communication mutual respect and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.
The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency based fundraising model our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars.
In Brookings Development we aim to:
- Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institutions fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings.
- Safeguard Brookingss institutional values of Quality Independence and Impact.
- Amplify the impact of our scholars research and steward our donors generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups.
- Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution.
- Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best in class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs.
- In everything we do strive for excellence act with integrity communicate with honesty show respect and collegiality be proactive collaborative creative and solutions oriented.
Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.
Responsibilities
Ready to contribute to Brookings Success
The Director of Development Research (Director) leads the Development Research team supervises three researchers and conducts manages and coordinates philanthropic research for the Institution.
Leadership of prospect identification and research includes the design planning and implementation of strategic data-driven identification of prospective donors the execution of dynamic wealth and propensity reviews and the development of operational plans to support fundraising at Brookings. The Director leads the teams due diligence research efforts guiding research methodology and deliverables as well as oversight for the intake tracking and notification processes. The Director sets strategic goals for the research operation including annual quantitative and qualitative goals for the program team and individuals. Specifically developing short and long-term goals for a comprehensive prospect identification and wealth review program lead and mentor staff and development of individual work plans and evaluating individual and team performance through established metrics and peer benchmarks.
The Director will design and implement departmental policies and procedures and will serve as an expert resource for prospect information prospect strategy and wealth analysis for the a continuous effort to pursue a best-in-class operation the Director will be an active member of the fundraising community and will remain informed of industry standards best practices and current and emerging trends by engaging peers interacting with other industry professionals and demonstrating a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.
A successful Director will be a values-based leader and curious innovator who will foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. Reports to the Senior Director of Development Services.
Development Research Team Leadership and Strategy(50%)
- Manages the Associate Director of Development Research Assistant Director of Development Research and the Development Research Manager.
- Sets the strategy for the Development Research team in close coordination with frontline fundraisers and Senior Director of Development Services.
- Remains informed of industry standards and trends to produce cutting edge prospect research.
- Sets strategic goals for development research team
- Regularly reviews prospect research policies guidelines and training materials to ensure best practice; updates policies accordingly.
- With the Managing Director of Development Services and Office of General Counsel manages the donor due diligence process.
Prospect Identification and Research(50%)
- Develops research profilescreatesprospect lists determinesphilanthropiccapacity pathwaysnetworksand interestsworking closely withfundraisers
- Compiles and analyzes biographical wealth and philanthropic information from all available resources to identify new prospects forBrookingsdonor groups special projects or core needs supportfor the programs in her/his portfolio
- Ensures that all suspects prospectsand donors are researched and assigned capacity ratingsusing best practice methodsand those ratings are updated regularly
- Ensures that prospect research activities meet the needs ofher/his portfolio of fundraisersin support oftheirindividual corporate and foundationrevenuegoals
- Works with theAD and theDirector ofBoardRelationsonprospective Trusteematerials and research for theNominations and GovernanceCommittee
- Plans and organizes regular meetings with the fundraising teaminher/his portfolioto assign prospects;monitorstimely movement through the pipeline;developsand enhancesstrategies inclose partnership with fundraisersto convert prospects to donors
- Works with theDevelopment Research Team onthe assignment and tracking ofsuspects andprospects
- Trackssuspects and prospectsas they aremoved through the pipeline from qualification to cultivation solicitation and stewardship
- Ensures that prospect research data is accurate and entered into Raisers Edge NXT in a timely fashion
Qualifications
Ready to make an impact In this role you will support Brookings values of collegiality respect inclusion diversity and community and bring the following qualifications:
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelors degree required; a minimum of five years of experience researching prospects in a development setting. Experience managing a team of prospect researchers required. Experience in a related institution and/or familiarity with public policy organizations is highly desirable.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
Research proficiency including solid knowledge of research and media resources. Strong analytical and evaluative skills with attention to detail. Ability to extract information from a database and organize analyze and present it in Microsoft Excel or other formats for optimal utility. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and submit work products accurately and quickly. Capacity to exercise independent initiative and judgment. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Additional Information
What can we offer you Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical dental and vision benefits generous time off and workplace flexibility. For more information please visit Brookings Benefits.
Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply.Please note: if you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.
Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms including diversity of experience thought and personal background. We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology race ethnicity religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability veteran status first generation college goers and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive selection decisions are based upon merit skills abilities and experience.
Please Note: Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
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