Prospect Research and Insights Manager

Rare opportunity to put your stamp on a newly created role & an emerging role
- Ambitious and collaborative team
- Based in Darlinghurst, Sydney, 2010

Are you an experienced fundraiser, passionate about research & strategy? Join a growing Development Team at the iconic Australian Museum
- **Full-time permanent role (max. term 4 year contract)**:

- **Based in Darlinghurst, Sydney 2010**:

- **Rare opportunity to put your stamp on a newly created role & an emerging specialisation in philanthropy**:

- **Ambitious and collaborative team**:

- **An exciting time of growth for the Australian Museum**

**The Organisation**
Founded in 1827, The Australian Museum (AM) is Australia’s first Museum. The AM operates within the NSW Department of Enterprise, Investment & Trade. The AM provides access,
**engagement, and scientific research** to increase our understanding of
**natural history and culture** across Australia and the Pacific. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.

The AM is
**committed to transforming conversation** around climate change, the environment, and wildlife conservation. The AM is entering a particularly dynamic
**phase of growth** and development as it heads towards its 200th anniversary in 2027.

The AM mission is:

- To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change._

**About the role -**
**Prospect Research and Insights Manager**
You will report to the Head of Development leading and supporting the promotion and moves management of a strong donor prospect pipeline via prospective donor identification, research and reporting. This role is best suited to someone with
**strong strategic and analytical skills** in the field of philanthropy.

You will be hands-on with prospect research, d
**eveloping and implementing strategies** to support fundraising objectives for the Australian Museum.

**You will**:

- Proactively develop and manage methods to identify philanthropic leads and prospects., supporting these with research and strategic insights
- Produce quality reports on prospective and current donors.
- Provide ongoing strategic support and information to support the moves management of both prospect and donor relationships.
- Create dynamic reports to track and analyse progress, success, and trends.
- Actively engage with and support the implementation of philanthropic best-practice within the team.

You are a
**focused, curious, and data-driven **individual experienced in fundraising. This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the
**emerging field of insight-driven philanthropy** by supporting the expanding development portfolio through research and analytics.

**This includes**:

- Experience in a similar role with an ambition to drive philanthropic success through prospect research, data analysis and strategic acumen
- Experience in initiating and preparing detailed prospect and donor profiles to support the development of prospect and donor pipelines
- Interest in and curiosity for, fundraising and development best-practice, capable of exercising discretion where required
- Being a keen problem-solver with a growth mindset, focused on offering data-driven solutions to enhance the outputs of the development team
- Advanced data management and analytical skills, supported by strong written and verbal communication
- Aptitude for using CRM software (Tessitura preferred) as a reporting mechanism for development
- A keen interest in philanthropy and its broader social impact

**_Other requirements: _**

**How to apply**: