Associate Director of Development Strategy and Analytics

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Athletics is seeking an Associate Director of Development Strategy and Analytics to lead fundraising analytics, reporting, business intelligence, and performance measurement. You will transform donor data into actionable insights to strengthen engagement and drive revenue for Wisconsin Athletics.

Under the Senior Director of Annual Giving, you will partner with development leadership and manage complex data across fundraising, ticketing, and engagement to guide strategy

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of professional analytics experience in fundraising, BI, or advancement services.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong communication abilities.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides recommendations to support operations.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to support day-to-day success.
• Implements policies and procedures to align with unit objectives and strategies.
• Serves on committees and represents the unit in meetings.
• Advises staff on administrative issues, personnel matters, and budget concerns.

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Administrative Specialist

Job Summary:

Wisconsin Athletics and the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office are seeking a strategic, analytical, and innovative professional to serve as Associate Director of Development Strategy and Analytics. This position will leverage data-driven insights to strengthen donor engagement, optimize fundraising performance, and support revenue generation across Wisconsin Athletics.

Under the general supervision of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Associate Director of Development Strategy and Analytics provides leadership for fundraising analytics, strategic reporting, business intelligence, and performance measurement initiatives within the Wisconsin Athletic Development Office. The position serves as a key partner to development leadership by transforming complex fundraising, donor, ticketing, and engagement data into actionable insights that drive fundraising strategy and decision-making.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data and trends, compiles progress reports, and provides appropriate recommendations or conclusions in support of the assigned operational work unit(s)
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for a designated work unit to contribute to the day-to-day operational success
• Implements and executes established policies and procedures for a designated work unit to adhere to unit objectives and to align with established strategies
• Serves on committees and attends meetings, representing the interests of the unit or program
• Assists, recommends, and advises staff on unit or program administrative issues, personnel matters, and budgetary problems

Department:

Wisconsin Athletics, Development

Compensation:

The starting salary for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as:

• Generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off;
• Competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits;
• Participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), one of the nation's premier public employee retirement programs
• Badger gear and season tickets for Badger football, men's basketball, and men's hockey, and/or the varsity sports pass.

More benefits information can be found here.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of professional experience in analytics, business intelligence, fundraising operations, advancement services, strategic planning, or related fields.
• Advanced Excel skills and exceptional communication abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in collegiate athletics, higher education advancement, nonprofit fundraising, Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, or similar analytics platforms.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Sports Management, Economics, Finance, Higher Education Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's Degree in a related field preferred.

Contact Information:

Eric Weycker ([e-mail])

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