San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a nonprofit international conservation leader, committed to inspiring a passion for nature and creating a world where all life thrives. Empowering people from around the globe to support our mission to conserve wildlife through innovation and partnerships, we support cutting-edge conservation, and bring the stories of our work back to our two world-famous front doors — the San Diego Zoo and San Diego Zoo Safari Park — giving millions of guests, in person and virtually, the opportunity to experience conservation in action. The deep and extensive knowledge gained from more than a century of experience in wildlife care, health, veterinary services, nutrition and conservation makes us invaluable in the global effort to save species. Our team members play a crucial role in driving our conservation efforts forward and bringing us closer to a world where all life thrives.

HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION
The Philanthropy Research Analyst II is responsible for identifying, researching, and analyzing information on prospective donors to inform philanthropy strategies and advance potential donor relationships. This position reports to the Associate Director of Philanthropy Research & Stewardship.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develops and synthesizes information on prospects
• Identifies new potential major and principal gift donors, and proactively tracks and disseminates donor and prospect information
• Produces donor reports, summaries, and analysis
• Qualifies, screens, and rates potential donors
• Participates in and facilitates prospect strategy and portfolio review meetings
• Maintains data integrity of the prospect management system, updates the fundraising database, and assigns prospects to philanthropy staff

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Philanthropy team is excited to welcome analytical candidates with strong skills working in CRM database systems such as Blackbaud, Raiser's Edge and ResearchPoint to apply for the Philanthropy Research Analyst II position. Candidates are also encouraged to submit a cover letter and writing sample with their application as well. 

• JOB EXPERIENCE
• Demonstrated research experience utilizing public and subscription based databases

• EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in English, Library Information Science, or related field or equivalent specialized training
• Current valid California Driver’s license in good standing

• SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Extensive prospect research strategies, methods, and techniques
• Prospect research company databases
• Fund-raising and databases
• Proficient analytical skills
• Communicate professionally (verbal and written)
• Handle confidential information in a sensitive manner
• Summarize extensive and diverse facts into useful information
• Compose correspondence
• Be proficient with details
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office, pc applications, word, excel and database
• Work well with others in a diverse environment

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Hourly, Full-Time, Non-Exempt Position
• Hourly Rate: $28.32 to $31.32 

About The Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job posting should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience and skills. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Fraudulent Recruiting
Beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance contacts will use an @sdzwa.org email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance only conducts interviews via phone, Zoom, Teams or in-person.

If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance employee, please e-mail sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org.  If you feel that you have been the victim of fraud, please contact your financial institution(s) immediately. 

Be an ally for wildlife by joining our team!

At San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, we thrive on celebrating our differences. Diversity is vital for the benefit of our team members, our guests, our community, and our wildlife.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, please email your request to sdzwacareers@sdzwa.org and provide the job title and location to which you are applying.

As a Federal Contractor, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. 

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is a drug free workplace.