CARE Canada is looking for a Prospect Researcher

ABOUT THE ROLE

CARE Canada’s bold Strategic Plan, From Caring Comes Courage (2021 – 2027), sets out CARE Canada’s commitment to bring all our resources, talent, and expertise together to unlock women’s leadership for a gender-just future. It recognizes that to lead change and realize a better life for herself and her community, every woman needs to be safe, healthy and have a dignified livelihood. It also fundamentally realizes that ‘business as usual’ is no longer good enough: this Plan challenges us to reimagine how we achieve our mission, inspire Canadian investment in that mission, and transform our organization to be future-ready.

The Revenue & Marketing Unit is responsible for CARE Canada’s externally facing initiatives. The team is fundamental to achieving our goal of inspiring Canadians to join us in this journey with a brave and bold voice and through innovative partnerships and sustainable, balanced revenue sources.

The Prospect Researcher plays a critical role in advancing CARE Canada’s philanthropic goals by providing strategic research, analysis, and insights to support the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of high-value donors and partners. This position will support the Philanthropy team’s work across Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Planned Giving, and other revenue development strategies by identifying new opportunities, tracking trends, and maintaining high-quality donor intelligence.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 3 years of experience in prospect research or related fundraising intelligence role
• Demonstrated experience with donor research tools (e.g., iWave, CharityCAN, Wealth Engine)
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights
• Excellent written communication skills with a keen attention to detail
• Experience working with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Relevant experience in prospect research, fundraising, donor relations, data analysis, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from a variety of sources

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOU EXTRAORDINARY

• Experience supporting major gifts or campaign strategies
• Familiarity with fundraising in the international development or social impact sectors
• Bilingualism (English/French) considered an asset
• Training or certification in prospect research, fundraising analytics, nonprofit management, or related areas (e.g., through APRA, AHP, or similar organizations)
• Familiarity with data management tools, CRMs, or research platforms (e.g., Salesforce, iWave, CharityCAN)

REQUIREMENTS

Promote and maintain an organizational culture that advances gender equality, reduces power abuse and inequalities, and fosters trust and safety.

Create an environment within CARE's workplaces, programming, and communities where CARE works that is free from sexual harassment, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation and child abuse (SHEA-CA).

Ensure high standards of prevention and response measures for SHEA-CA are in place consistent with the CARE International (CI) Safeguarding Policy and Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Starting salary between $69,000 - $74,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, providing family coverage for a wide range of services, including paramedical services, gender-affirming care, mental health support, and access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid annual and wellness leave benefits
• Extended list of paid holidays, beyond provincial requirements
• December Office Closure (between December 24-January 1)
• Inclusive holiday policy
• Parental leave top-up
• Employer contributions to group pension plan beginning in 2nd Year; Optional participation in group RRSP
• International and domestic travel opportunities
• Annual all-staff retreat
• Learning and development opportunities and specialized training
• Flexible work hours to support employee wellbeing and productivity
• A focus on wellness and work-life balance
• Amazing colleagues who are very committed to CARE’s mission

HOW TO APPLY

If you are someone who thrives on challenge, loves to be part of a dynamic team and are passionate about making a difference, then this opportunity is for you! Don’t think you check all the boxes? Reach out anyway – we would love to hear how your experience translates to this role!

Please apply directly here by July 31, 2025. Please note resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the advertisement will be removed once a candidate has been identified. We are only able to consider candidates who currently have the right to work in Canada.

CARE Canada is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Recruitment-related accommodations for persons with disabilities are available on request.

CARE Canada has a mandatory vaccination policy currently in place with accommodations based on the Ontario Human Rights Code.

As part of CARE Canada's commitment to preventing sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, we conduct reference checks on all final stage candidates in line with the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying to this role with CARE Canada, you are giving us consent to contact your previous employers to seek information in line with this scheme.