Senior Analyst, Global Prospect Research

Full-time Remote – Candidates based in United States, U.K., Canada, Sweden, Norway, and Italy will be considered. Travel once per quarter.

Operation Smile seeks a Senior Analyst to identify, evaluate, and prioritize prospective global funders. The Analyst will collaborate with global fundraising teams, deliver high‑quality research, and support the development of a global prospect research infrastructure.

Essential Functions

• Conduct in‑depth prospect research on HNWIs, family offices, foundations, corporations, institutions, and government agencies.
• Deliver narrative‑style prospect profiles, data, and landscape analyses to support frontline fundraisers and leadership.
• Analyze public sources and proprietary databases (iWave, RelSci, Foundation Directory, etc.) to develop actionable insights.
• Map high‑potential fundraising markets, philanthropic ecosystems, and regional trends for prospecting priorities.
• Provide insights on global philanthropic trends, sector news, and donor behaviors.
• Serve as a strategic partner to fundraising teams in global markets and support blended giving opportunities.
• Support fundraising portfolio reviews, campaign strategy sessions, and opportunity prioritization with data‑driven insights.
• Operationalize and oversee centralized prospect‑tracking tools and research workflows; support AI‑driven tools and visualizations.
• Conduct reputational, ethical, and compliance research for risk assessments of potential funders.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures, templates, and taxonomies for prospect research.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in prospect research, donor intelligence, or fundraising operations within a nonprofit or philanthropic setting.
• Extensive experience researching diverse funder types (HNWIs, foundations, corporations, institutional funders).
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data into concise, strategic insights, including reports, presentations, and visualizations.
• Experience with research tools such as iWave, Wealth‑X, Foundation Directory, LexisNexis, or RelSci.
• Excellent written communication, analytical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders across global time zones.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Experience in a federated or international nonprofit organization.
• Understanding of international development, global health, and philanthropic funding trends.
• Familiarity with GDPR and ethical standards in prospect research.
• Multilingual skills or cultural fluency.

Key Competencies

• Data Analysis & Interpretation – Analyze large datasets to extract insights and patterns.
• Process Orientation & Continuous Improvement – Identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
• Technological Acumen – Adapt to emerging technologies and integrate them strategically.
• Confidentiality & Ethical Standards – Handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Relationship Building – Build long‑term stakeholder relationships.

Compensation

Pay range: $63,200 – $79,800 (subject to experience and location).

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision coverage.
• Paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible time off and company holidays.
• Remote, on‑site, and hybrid work options.
• International travel program for medical teams.

Why Operation Smile?

• Meaningful work that transforms lives and supports global health.
• Opportunities to collaborate with innovative colleagues worldwide.
• Commitment to employee development and impact.