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Overview

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy.

With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency based fundraising model, our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars.

In Brookings Development, we aim to:

Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institution’s fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings. Safeguard Brookings’s institutional values of Quality, Independence, and Impact. Amplify the impact of our scholars’ research and steward our donors’ generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups. Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution. Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best in class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs. In everything we do, strive for excellence, act with integrity, communicate with honesty, show respect and collegiality, be proactive, collaborative, creative, and solutions oriented. Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.

Responsibilities

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The Director of Development Research (Director) leads the Development Research team, supervises three researchers, and conducts, manages, and coordinates philanthropic research for the Institution.

Leadership of prospect identification and research includes the design, planning, and implementation of strategic data-driven identification of prospective donors, the execution of dynamic wealth and propensity reviews, and the development of operational plans to support fundraising at Brookings. The Director leads the team’s due diligence research efforts, guiding research methodology and deliverables, as well as oversight for the intake, tracking, and notification processes. The Director sets strategic goals for the research operation, including annual quantitative and qualitative goals for the program, team, and individuals. Specifically developing short and long-term goals for a comprehensive prospect identification and wealth review program, lead and mentor staff and development of individual work plans and evaluating individual and team performance through established metrics and peer benchmarks.

The Director will design and implement departmental policies and procedures and will serve as an expert resource for prospect information, prospect strategy, and wealth analysis for the division. In a continuous effort to pursue a best-in-class operation, the Director will be an active member of the fundraising community and will remain informed of industry standards, best practices, and current and emerging trends by engaging peers, interacting with other industry professionals, and demonstrating a commitment to continuous growth and improvement.

A successful Director will be a values-based leader and curious innovator who will foster a culture of belonging that embraces all people and perspectives. Reports to the Senior Director of Development Services.

Development Research Team Leadership and Strategy(50%) Manages the Associate Director of Development Research, Assistant Director of Development Research and the Development Research Manager . Sets the strategy for the Development Research team in close coordination with frontline fundraisers and Senior Director of Development Services. Remains informed of industry standards and trends to produce cutting edge prospect research. Sets strategic goals for development research team Regularly reviews prospect research policies, guidelines, and training materials to ensure best practice; updates policies accordingly. With the Managing Director of Development Services and Office of General Counsel, manages the donor due diligence process.

Prospect Identification and Research (50%) Develops research profiles,createsprospect lists, determinesphilanthropiccapacity, pathways,networks,and interests,working closely withfundraisers Compiles and analyzes biographical, wealth, and philanthropic information from all available resources to identify new prospects forBrookingsdonor groups, special projects, or core needs supportfor the programs in her/his portfolio Ensures that all suspects, prospects,and donors are researched and assigned capacity ratingsusing best practice methodsand those ratings are updated regularly Ensures that prospect research activities meet the needs ofher/his portfolio of fundraisersin support oftheirindividual, corporate, and foundationrevenuegoals Works with theAD and theDirector ofBoardRelationsonprospective Trusteematerials and research for theNominations and GovernanceCommittee Plans and organizes regular meetings with the fundraising teaminher/his portfolioto assign prospects;monitorstimely movement through the pipeline;developsand enhancesstrategies inclose partnership with fundraisersto convert prospects to donors Works with theDevelopment Research Team onthe assignment and tracking ofsuspects andprospects Trackssuspects and prospectsas they aremoved through the pipeline from qualification to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship Ensures that prospect research data is accurate and entered into Raiser’s Edge NXT in a timely fashion Seniority level Seniority levelDirector Employment type Employment typeFull-time Job function Job functionGeneral Business IndustriesThink Tanks Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Brookings Institution by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Director of Development” roles. Washington, DC $110,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks ago Director, Special Events and National Funds Development Maryland, United States $180,000.00-$195,000.00 1 week ago Vice President of Development & Revenue Operations District of Columbia, United States 1 month ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $185,000.00-$234,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Director of Ventures & Entrepreneurship Washington DC-Baltimore Area $95,000.00-$105,000.00 8 hours ago Washington, DC $100,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington, DC $145,000.00-$170,000.00 4 days ago Washington, DC $98,272.00-$122,841.00 4 days ago Washington, DC $125,000.00-$140,000.00 2 months ago Executive Director of Development & Alumni Relations Takoma Park, MD $63,000.00-$72,000.00 4 days ago Managing Director, Global Economy & Development Washington, DC $190,000.00-$200,000.00 52 minutes ago Washington, DC $130,000.00-$150,000.00 3 weeks ago Washington, DC $75,869.00-$95,774.00 1 week ago Washington, DC $150,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $150,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago Washington DC-Baltimore Area $108,012.00-$120,153.00 2 weeks ago McLean, VA $90,000.00-$115,000.00 2 months ago Washington, DC $140,000.00-$160,000.00 3 weeks ago Maryland, United States $149,260.00-$190,310.00 1 day ago Washington, DC $180,000.00-$220,000.00 1 month ago Columbia, MD $60,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago Silver Spring, MD $113,672.00-$189,467.20 1 week ago Managing Director, Unit Development - Office of Advancement Washington, DC $135,188.00-$264,291.84 2 weeks ago Director of Business Development, Higher Education We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

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