Development Lead - Prospect Research & New Business Development

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Development Lead – Prospect Research & New Business Development based in the United States.

As Development Lead, you will strengthen fundraising strategy by identifying, evaluating, and developing high-potential funding opportunities across individual, foundation, corporate, and public-sector channels. You will lead prospect research and pipeline development, helping teams focus their time and resources on the relationships most likely to generate meaningful financial support. Working closely with fundraising professionals, program teams, and senior leadership, you will transform complex prospect intelligence into actionable recommendations that advance organizational priorities. You will improve prospect management systems, data quality, reporting, and workflows to increase visibility into opportunities and strengthen fundraising performance. By leveraging research tools, automation, and AI responsibly, you will help modernize prospect development while maintaining high standards of ethics, privacy, and human judgment. This remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced prospect research professional who combines analytical expertise, fundraising knowledge, and cross-functional leadership. You will contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on accelerating the transition to a clean energy future through strategic partnerships and impactful funding.