Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Utah is seeking a Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising to support pipeline development through reporting and analysis. You will help compile audience segmentation data for solicitations and stewardship, collaborating with the Advancement teams to maximize giving revenue and donor volume.

The role reports to the Associate Director of Data Strategy and Operations and involves translating data needs into actionable requests for the Information Services team, ensuring

Formación

• Strong data analysis and data-driven decision making.
• Experience building audience segments for fundraising campaigns.
• Ability to translate data requests into actionable data pulls.

Responsabilidades

• Create outreach campaigns for the Leadership Annual Giving team in our CRM; assist in identifying prospects for regional travel; create prospect and donor lists for the Student Philanthropy & Engagement Center (30%).
• Request data from the Information Services team for direct outreach for campus partners; ensure accuracy of included data for direct appeals; prepare donor and prospect information for direct mail partners; ensure gifts are properly recorded in CRM (30%).
• Assist the Associate Director in identifying viable prospects for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship (20%).
• Analyze donor trends to inform outreach strategies; summarize findings to influence departmental decisions (10%).
• Verify data accuracy created by the team; work with the Associate Director to identify operational efficiencies; other duties as assigned (10%).

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Audience segmentation

Campaign reporting

Python

Excel

Educación

Bachelor's degree or equiv

Herramientas

Python

R

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising

Job Summary

The Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising supportspipeline development for the Institutional Fundraising team throughprogram reporting and analysis. Additionally, this role will assistwith compiling and ensuring the accuracy of audience segmentationdata for solicitations and stewardship efforts.

This role reports to the Associate Director of Data Strategy andOperations, and will collaborate with teams across UniversityAdvancement. The incumbent will play a critical role in analyzingthe university's annual giving pool and pipeline, engaging in dataanalytics initiatives that generate actionable insights to maximizeannual giving revenue and volume of donors. A successful dataanalyst is a key partner in moving donors through the givingcontinuum from acquisition to major or planned giftdiscussions.

This role will assist in preparing for direct appeal andstewardship campaigns that are undertaken by partners across theUniversity of Utah. This requires having a comprehensiveunderstanding of our data, with an ability to understand requestsfrom marketing partners. As such, this role will translate generaldata needs into targeted requests to the Information Services team,before technically preparing the data for final use. Accuracy andan attention to detail are a must.

Please note, the posted salary range reflects the compensationrange within which we will make an offer. Offers are determinedbased on qualifications, skills, and experience. Placement at thetop of the range is reserved for candidates who demonstrateexceptional qualifications and experience directly aligned with therole.

Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

Responsibilities

• Create outreach campaigns for the Leadership Annual Giving teamin our CRM; assist in identifying prospects for regional travel;create prospect and donor lists to be used by the StudentPhilanthropy & Engagement Center (30%)
• Request data from the Information Services team for directoutreach for campus partners; ensure the accuracy of included datafor direct appeals; prepare donor and prospect information fordirect mail partners; ensure that gifts received through appealsare properly recorded in the University CRM (30%)
• Assist the Associate Director in strategically identifyingviable prospects for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship(20%)
• Supporting colleagues through analyzing donor trends to informoutreach strategies; summarizing findings to influence actionabledepartmental decisions (10%)
• Lead out on verifying the accuracy data created by the team;work alongside the Associate Director to identify opportunities foroperational efficiencies; other duties as assigned (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following joblevels:

Fund Development Specialists, I: Requires abachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related workexperience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Fund Development Specialists, II: Requires abachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Preferences

• If you are someone who is curious, confident and humble, you'relikely a good fit for this role. Having a knack for the following will help, too:
  • Bachelors degree in data science, statistics, economics,mathematics, education, or a related quantitative field, orequivalent professional experience.
  • Process oriented mindset, someone who is always asking "whatare ways we can improve this process for the future?"
  • Capable in using programming tools to clean, analyze andsynthesize data (Python, R, Excel, etc)
  • Strong communication skills, with a proven ability tosynthesize data for non-technical audiences
  • Organization is a necessity, with a demonstrated ability tosequence multiple projects with strict deadlines
  • Committed to working in an environment that fosters belonging,collaboration, empowerment, and integrity

Special Instructions

Believe it or not, a human on our team will read all your submittedmaterials. Having a personable, compelling and tailored coverletter will be advantageous to your application.

Requisition Number: PRN46674B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday,8:00-5:00

Department: 00289 - Development

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: $40,000 to $60,000

Close Date: 12/31/2026