Associate Director, Prospect Research & Management

TL;DR

Associate Director, Prospect Research & Management: Leading the Prospect Research & Management team to support high-value fundraising sustainability with an accent on strategic planning, data-driven insights, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on translating organizational goals into actionable research plans, managing high-value donor pipelines, and driving innovation in research methodology and CRM utilization.

Location: Must have the right to work in the UK. The role requires in-person attendance for the second round of interviews in the London office.

Salary: 65,000 GBP/yr

Company

The hirify.global (IRC) is a global humanitarian organization that helps people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities.

What you will do

• Lead high-value research initiatives and oversee the production of biographical, financial, and due diligence profiles on donors.
• Partner with senior fundraising leadership to co-develop and deliver annual and long-term PRM strategy.
• Translate organizational fundraising priorities into actionable research plans and pipeline development.
• Drive innovation in research methodology, tool procurement, and CRM (Salesforce) management.
• Provide line management to the PRM team, shaping culture and promoting inclusive practices.
• Ensure PRM outputs directly inform donor cultivation and stewardship decisions at a leadership level.

Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Expert research and database management skills, specifically with Salesforce.
• Strong experience applying quantitative and qualitative analysis to non-profit fundraising strategy.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem-solving and drive continuous improvement in research methodology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to drive strategic messaging at a leadership level.

Nice to have

• Deep understanding of philanthropic trends in the humanitarian aid sector.
• Knowledge of strategic philanthropy, corporate social responsibility, and impact investing.
• Prior experience working at a large international organization across multiple markets.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and narrowing the gender gap in leadership.
• Supportive environment with flexible hours where possible.
• Enhanced maternity/adoption leave and pay.
• Focus on professional development, honest dialogue, and team cohesion.

Hiring process

• Screening call online.
• First round panel interview online including an assessment/test.
• Second round panel interview in person in the London office including a presentation task.