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At Ambitious about Autism, we''re currently looking for a

Prospect Research Lead

to join our team.You will play a critical role in strategically driving our growth, improving practices, and increasing efficiency by guiding and supporting colleagues across the fundraising department. You will work closely with the Major Donor, Trusts and Foundations, and Corporate Teams to help grow pipelines and identify the most exciting opportunities.You will develop processes and tools related to prospect research, such as pipeline management and prospect propensity evaluations. Additionally, you''ll lead regular pipeline review meetings to support, guide, and motivate fundraisers to advance through pipelines.We are looking for someone who has:Proven experience in identifying and qualifying potential new major donors, trusts, senior volunteers, and corporates, resulting in increased income for the organizationProven ability to communicate effectively and present data, information, trends, and recommendations to diverse audiencesExperience in forming, maintaining, and growing working relationships, with the ability to influence and persuadeAn understanding of trends and developments in high-value fundraising and prospect researchIn return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance, commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible hybrid working, and more!This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who wants to work for a forward-thinking, open, and honest organization and make a real impact on the young people we support. Please find our full recruitment pack via the link below.Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage applications regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, or age.Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognize disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person''s ability to perform daily activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act. All applications are considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment process, an online search may be conducted in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are outlined in the job description and personal specification. The post may be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the Exceptions Order, meaning certain spent convictions and cautions are ''protected'' and do not need to be disclosed. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the relevant guidance.#J-18808-Ljbffr