Prospect Researcher

About the role

The Advancement Entity / Advancement Operations Department of the Lebanese American University is hiring a Prospect Researcher who reports to the Prospect Research Manager. The role is central and primarily based on the Beirut campus, with occasional commuting to the Byblos campus. It identifies, qualifies and assesses philanthropic prospects to support the university's fundraising and capital campaign priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Research individuals, corporations and foundations using prospect research databases, public sources, professional networks, news and digital research tools.
• Identify and qualify prospective donors, especially among alumni and friends in Lebanon, the GCC, Europe and other relevant regions.
• Prepare donor profiles, biographies, executive briefings and research summaries for fundraisers and university leadership.
• Monitor philanthropic trends and business developments to find new prospects and update existing profiles.
• Collaborate with fundraisers on prospect strategy, cultivation and solicitation planning, and with colleagues in Beirut and New York.
• Maintain and enrich constituent records in Raiser's Edge NXT, supporting data hygiene, prospect tracking, reporting and dashboard development.
• Take part in prospect strategy meetings, respond to research requests and prepare reports and campaign-related documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in prospect research, advancement services, fundraising, research analysis or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal English; Arabic is an asset depending on regional needs.
• Strong analytical, research, writing and information-synthesis skills.
• Ability to work across teams and time zones, with attention to detail and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, preferably Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Prospect research tools and public-source research techniques.
• AI tools, advanced search techniques and data tools such as SQL, Python or Power Query are an asset.

Applicants send their CV and a letter of interest by email, stating the job title in the subject line. Applications close on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The standard schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional after-hours or weekend work, and the role spans multiple time zones.