Senior Fundraising Data Specialist

Description

Position Title: Senior Fundraising Data Specialist

Reports to: Senior Director, Prospect Management and Research

Location: Employees in this role can work from our Boston, MA office, remotely within the U.S. or hybrid of these two options.

Employment Type: Full Time

Application Instructions: a Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required in addition to the application.

Please note that we are not able to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role.

Position Overview

The ‘Senior Fundraising Data Specialist’ serves a critical function at Partners In Health (PIH) as the lead for all data analysis efforts supporting the design and implementation of data-driven fundraising strategies. As a member of the Resource Generation Branch, the ‘Senior Fundraising Data Specialist’ will apply their analytical expertise to track, analyze, and interpret data trends to inform strategic decisions that ensure we reach our ambitious fundraising goals. In addition to expert analytical skills, a successful candidate must also be highly detail-oriented and have strong technical experience using donor databases (preferably Salesforce) and business intelligence (BI) reporting tools (preferably Power BI). The immediate focus of the Senior Fundraising Data Specialist will be to support the design and implementation of our new data-driven revenue projections methodology, working in close partnership with the Senior Director, Prospect Management and Research and Managing Director of Development.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the data analytics and BI reporting expert for the Resource Generation Branch.
• Determine best practices for data entry around portfolio-managed donors and enforce data discipline among frontline fundraisers.
• Develop revenue reports, fundraising key performance indicator dashboards, and predictive analytics to drive donor acquisition and engagement strategies.
• Build on existing revenue forecasting practices to design a shared data-driven projections methodology to provide a clear revenue pipeline and help inform sophisticated fundraising strategies.
• Collaborate with Gift Administration and Finance team colleagues to ensure that revenue data collection and reconciliation practices are optimized.
• Work with the CRM Operations team on how to best utilize Salesforce system to support data analytic initiatives.
• Partner with Strategic Information Systems (SIS) team to build user-friendly reports in Power BI in order to support fundraising leaders as they design and implement optimized fundraising strategies across all revenue streams (mass markets, major and principal donors, foundations, corporations, public sector partners, and legacy giving).

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of experience or 8+ years of equivalent experience in data analytics or predictive modeling, preferably in a non-profit setting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Solid computer skills in a PC environment and high proficiency using donor databases (Salesforce experience preferred.)
  • Proficiency in Excel including Pivot Tables, Macros, and PowerPivot with the ability to quickly learn and implement new software applications and technologies in database management. VBA and SQL skills a plus.
  • Strong analytical curiosity and innovative problem-solving skills using a systems-thinking and data-driven approach.
  • Data visualization skills and the ability to use those skills to tell a compelling story.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects in a complex environment in accordance with departmental procedures and priorities.
  • Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with culturally diverse staff across departments and countries. Able to communicate effectively with colleagues of all technical abilities.
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with integrity, maturity and good judgement.
  • Interest in social justice strongly desirable.

    Organizational Profile

    Partners In Health (PIH) is a non-profit, global health organization that fights social injustice by bringing the benefits of modern medical science first and foremost to the most vulnerable communities around the world. PIH focuses on those who would not otherwise have access to quality health care. PIH partners with the world’s leading academic institutions to create rigorous evidence that shapes more sound and all-inclusive global health policies. PIH also supports local governments’ efforts to build capacity and strengthen national health systems.

    As of today, PIH runs programs in 11 countries (Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, United States), where it provides direct care to millions of patients, through public facilities and community engagement.

    Partners In Health (PIH) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. It is the policy of PIH not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex and gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. PIH works in and with a number of governments in and outside the U.S., and to the extent applicable, this statement is intended to incorporate the prohibition of any unlawful discrimination covered by applicable laws in such countries, states and municipalities.

    Partners In Health participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.