Prospect Research Intern at J Street, Remote (United States)

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We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Prospect Research Fellow to join our team. The Prospect Research Fellow will play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising efforts by conducting thorough research on potential donors. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in political non-profit fundraising while contributing to J Street’s mission.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Conduct comprehensive research on individuals, corporations, and foundations to identify prospects for major gifts, sponsorships, and partnerships.
• Evaluate and analyze philanthropic history and political affiliations of potential donors and partners.
• Create detailed profiles and briefings for use by senior leadership and development officers in cultivating relationships and making solicitation strategies.
• Collaborate with the development team to prioritize and segment prospects based on capacity and inclination to give.
• Providing assistance with other tasks as needed

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong interest in and understanding of political advocacy and non-profit fundraising.
• Excellent research skills with experience in prospect research or related fields preferred.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information quickly and accurately.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in using databases, internet research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.

More about J Street

J Street is the political home for pro-Israel, pro-peace Americans working for the future of Israel as the democratic homeland of the Jewish people. The organization believes that preserving Israel’s Jewish and democratic character depends on achieving a two-state solution, resulting in a Palestinian state living alongside Israel in peace and security.

J Street focuses its work in three main areas: (1) Advocating and demonstrating support for pro-Israel, pro-peace policies in Congress, the media and the Jewish community; (2) Endorsing and raising money for federal candidates who share J Street’s agenda; and (3) Educating the public and raising awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the two-state solution.

Compensation and Time Commitment

This part-time internship is paid $18/hour. Fellows can expect to work 10-20 hours per week.

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. J Street will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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