Advancement Analyst

Brock University; St. Catharines; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking an Advancement Analyst to oversee data integrity and relationship management. The role involves designing reports, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with stakeholders to inform strategies. Qualified candidates should have an undergraduate degree and experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT. This permanent position offers a comprehensive salary range and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan eligibility

Vacation up to 3 weeks

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition Waiver Program

Qualifications

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT database.
• Advanced knowledge of data definitions and formats.
• Understanding of Canada Revenue Agency guidelines related to gift processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain reports for fundraising performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for data needs.
• Ensure compliance with data policies.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Omatic import utilities

Job description

Brock University is located on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Agreement.

We are one of Canada’s outstanding comprehensive universities, where excellence and innovation thrive! Brock has been recognized as a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara for seven consecutive years. We have been ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers and top 10 as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Diversity. For 2025, Brock has been proudly recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Company Culture, ranked seventh by Forbes in partnership with Statista. At Brock, you will find a welcoming, inclusive community and an exciting range of meaningful career opportunities.

Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock. Post End Date: October 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This job advertisement is to fill an existing vacancy in the Administrative Professional (Employee Group).

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, Data & Research, the Advancement Analyst is responsible for overseeing the facilitation of constituent tracking, relationship management, data acquisition and extraction to ensure data integrity and quality. This position works closely with internal staff and leadership to provide analysis and reporting to support data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and maintain customized lists and queries to support the Development & Alumni Relations team, as well as informational requests from other campus departments.
• Develop and maintain a suite of reports that captures fundraising performances, alumni engagement activities and benchmarking targets.
• Conduct data analysis and synthesis to support fiscal progress and make data-driven recommendations.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues and external stakeholders to ascertain data needs and inform fundraising and engagement strategies.
• Ensure accurate, timely reporting of institutional data to relevant professional organizations.
• Document and maintain processes, procedures and workflows to support efficiencies of information exchange and data maintenance.
• Provide leadership and vision for records management, data acquisition, data extraction and overall data integrity.
• Ensure all applicable policies, procedures and standards related to the data are upheld to maintain compliance.
• Participate in discussions with third-party vendors for database-related elements to determine strategies and solutions to maximize outcomes.
• Manage data communication between the institution and third-party vendors, ensuring data is properly uploaded into Raiser’s Edge.

Key Skills and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT database.
• Advanced knowledge of data definitions, dependencies, and formats.
• Working knowledge of import utilities such as Omatic.
• Proficient in Microsoft desktop products, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of the Advancement (fundraising) cycle, from prospecting to close.
• Ability to translate findings into diverse formats for various audiences (graphics, charts, narrative, tables).
• Clear and open communication with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity and accuracy.
• Understanding of Canada Revenue Agency guidelines as they apply to gift processing.
• Knowledge of FIPPA and PIPEDA legislation, data governance principles.

Preferred or Asset Skills

• Blackbaud Certification in Raiser’s Edge.
• Graduate degree in a relevant field.

Salary and Total Rewards

• Job Grade K, Salary Scale ($61,286 - $99,384).
• Target Hiring Range: $61,286 - $64,500.
• This is a permanent position that includes: health & dental benefits, pension plan eligibility, vacation up to 3 weeks per year, and flexible work arrangements (hybrid schedule).
• Professional Development: Eligibility for the Brock Tuition Waiver Program.

* The final salary is based on experience, internal equity, and budget considerations within the target hiring range.

We are committed to offering flexible work arrangements where possible as outlined in our Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. As a student-centered organization, all employees are required to work on campus as needed.

Equity, Diversity and Accommodation

Brock University is committed to creating a respectful and equitable workplace. We strive to foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in our work and learning environments. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous Peoples, people who identify as Black, African and/or Caribbean, as racialized and/or from ethnic and cultural minority groups, and other underrepresented demographic groups at Brock and in the Niagara region. We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, and we accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process, as outlined in our Employment Accommodation Policy and consistent with the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Please contact [e-mail] if you require a disability-related accommodation so we can ensure your participation needs are met.

Brock University does not use AI Technology at any stage of the recruitment process.

We appreciate all applications received. Candidates that are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca.