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Prospect Development Officer, HARRIS HILL
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Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading national charity to recruit a Prospect Development Officer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative fundraising team, using research and insight to support the growth of major donor, trust, and corporate fundraising.
Key responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth prospect research to identify new high-value fundraising opportunities.
- Produce high-quality prospect profiles, briefing papers, and research reports to support fundraising activity.
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues to develop prospect pipelines and donor engagement strategies.
- Analyse data and trends to provide actionable insight that informs fundraising decisions.
- Build strong relationships across fundraising teams, acting as a trusted research partner.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of prospect development processes and systems.
- Keep up to date with fundraising, philanthropy, and prospect research best practice.
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About you:
- Experience in prospect research, supporter insight, customer intelligence, or a similar research-focused role.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret information from a range of sources.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting findings clearly and concisely.
- Experience using CRM or supporter databases and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join an ambitious organisation where your work will directly contribute to the success of a high-performing fundraising team and support a meaningful cause.
Please submit your CV to be considered for this opportunity and to receive further information.
Due to the volume of interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, and other protected characteristics.
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