Prospect Development Analyst – Philanthropy Operations

World Vision Canada

. Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable research for fundraisers and Philanthropy leadership, including prospect profiles, briefings, capacity assessments, relationship mapping, and donor intelligence .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced prospect research skills, including capacity assessment, relationship mapping, and ethical practices, while effectively utilizing fundraising CRMs and research tools to deliver actionable intelligence for fundraising efforts.

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Prospect ResearchFundraising CRM ExperienceAdvanced Research SkillsData Integrity ManagementStrong Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Prospect IdentificationCapacity AssessmentRelationship MappingData Quality ProjectsResearch MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingDocumentation StandardsEthical Research PracticesGift Processing Workflows

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailTime ManagementCollaborationDiscretion and Professionalism

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365IWaveGrant ConnectTarget AnalyticsJIRA

Industry Keywords

PhilanthropyDonor Advised FundsFundraising OperationsProspect DevelopmentInformation Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable research for fundraisers and Philanthropy leadership, including prospect profiles, briefings, capacity assessments, relationship mapping, and donor intelligence
Conduct proactive and request-driven research on individuals, corporations, foundations, and other prospective partners using internal records, public sources, subscription databases, and approved resources
Assess prospects against financial capacity, philanthropic inclination, organizational alignment, connection, and engagement criteria
Recommend qualification outcomes, document evidence and rationale, maintain qualification details in the CRM, and monitor prospect pools
Administer the Prospect Development research-intake process, including reviewing requests, confirming scope, prioritizing work, establishing timelines, communicating progress, and maintaining records in JIRA or other approved systems
Research and recommend prospects for fundraiser portfolios and pipelines
Provide evidence-based assignment recommendations, enter approved prospect and opportunity updates in the CRM, identify gaps, duplication, risks, and emerging opportunities
Support prospect transitions between teams and assist with portfolio or pipeline reviews
Create, update, and correct appropriately sourced prospect information in the CRM
Apply documentation and rating standards, complete data-quality projects, identify broader data-quality concerns, and collaborate with Data Analytics & Insights and other partners
Protect the confidentiality and appropriate use of donor and prospect information
Support processing, tracking, communication, and acknowledgment of designated gifts received through Donor Advised Funds and other giving vehicles
Monitor inboxes, notifications, reports, or portals; record required gift and donor information; resolve missing information; maintain DAF documentation; and escalate unresolved gifts, discrepancies, or process risks
Use approved research tools and databases in compliance with licensing, privacy, and confidentiality requirements
Maintain knowledge of prospect-development practices, research methods, data sources, privacy considerations, and emerging tools
Contribute to research standards, qualification criteria, templates, procedures, service expectations, and future modelling or technology initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary education in fundraising, library or information science, business, analytics, information systems, or another relevant field
3+ years of progressive experience in prospect research, prospect development, fundraising operations, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience conducting advanced research on high-net-worth individuals, corporations, foundations, or other prospective philanthropic partners
Strong understanding of prospect identification, qualification, capacity assessment, relationship mapping, and ethical prospect-research practices
Experience working directly with fundraisers to understand information needs and translate research into actionable fundraising intelligence
Experience using a fundraising CRM or comparable relationship-management system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is considered an asset
Experience with prospect-research and screening tools such as iWave, Grant Connect, Target Analytics, or comparable platforms
Experience using workflow or request-management systems such as JIRA is considered an asset
Experience supporting Donor Advised Fund administration or similar gift-processing workflows is considered an asset
Experience with corporate and foundation research is considered an asset
Advanced prospect-research skills and sound judgment regarding source quality, relevance, and reliability
Ability to synthesize complex information into concise, well-organized, and actionable research
Strong written communication skills, with careful attention to accuracy, context, and appropriate documentation
Strong interpersonal and partnership skills, including the ability to clarify requests, manage expectations, and work effectively with frontline fundraisers
Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within agreed timelines
Sound analytical and critical-thinking skills
Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on the fundraising purpose of the work
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative and service-oriented team
Ability to identify gaps, risks, or inconsistencies and raise them constructively
High level of discretion, tact, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information
Commitment to ethical research, privacy, data integrity, and responsible information management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Spending Account
Up to 6% matched pension contributions
Parental leave top-up
Generous paid vacation, sick days, wellness and personal days
Office closed extra days before long weekends (6x/year)
Canada and GTA top employer awards