Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking a Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising to support pipeline development through program reporting and data analysis. You will collaborate with the Advancement teams to maximize annual giving revenue and donor volume by preparing accurate audience segmentation and data requests.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will translate data needs for marketing partners, ensure data accuracy, and drive actionable insights across campaigns and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a quantitative field.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to translate data needs for non-technical partners.
• Experience using Python, R, or Excel for data manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Create outreach campaigns for Leadership Annual Giving in CRM and identify regional prospects.
• Request data from Information Services for direct outreach and prep donor/prospect data.
• Assist in identifying viable prospects for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
• Analyze donor trends and summarize findings to influence decisions.
• Verify data accuracy and support operational efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Data segmentation

Project organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Python

R

Excel

Job description

Open Date 11/04/2026

Requisition Number PRN46674B

Job Title Fund Development Specialists

Working Title Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising

Career Progression Track P00

Track Level P2 - Developing, P1 - Entry Level Pro

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 8:00-5:00

VP Area President

Department 00289 - Development

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

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

Close Date 12/31/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Data Strategy Analyst for Institutional Fundraising supports pipeline development for the Institutional Fundraising team through program reporting and analysis. Additionally, this role will assist with compiling and ensuring the accuracy of audience segmentation data for solicitations and stewardship efforts.

This role reports to the Associate Director of Data Strategy and Operations, and will collaborate with teams across University Advancement. The incumbent will play a critical role in analyzing the university’s annual giving pool and pipeline, engaging in data analytics initiatives that generate actionable insights to maximize annual giving revenue and volume of donors. A successful data analyst is a key partner in moving donors through the giving continuum from acquisition to major or planned gift discussions.

This role will assist in preparing for direct appeal and stewardship campaigns that are undertaken by partners across the University of Utah. This requires having a comprehensive understanding of our data, with an ability to understand requests from marketing partners. As such, this role will translate general data needs into targeted requests to the Information Services team, before technically preparing the data for final use. Accuracy and an attention to detail are a must.

Please note, the posted salary range reflects the compensation range within which we will make an offer. Offers are determined based on qualifications, skills, and experience. Placement at the top of the range is reserved for candidates who demonstrate exceptional qualifications and experience directly aligned with the role.

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

Responsibilities

• Create outreach campaigns for the Leadership Annual Giving team in our CRM ; assist in identifying prospects for regional travel; create prospect and donor lists to be used by the Student Philanthropy & Engagement Center (30%)

• Request data from the Information Services team for direct outreach for campus partners; ensure the accuracy of included data for direct appeals; prepare donor and prospect information for direct mail partners; ensure that gifts received through appeals are properly recorded in the University CRM (30%)

• Assist the Associate Director in strategically identifying viable prospects for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship (20%)

• Supporting colleagues through analyzing donor trends to inform outreach strategies; summarizing findings to influence actionable departmental decisions (10%)

• Lead out on verifying the accuracy data created by the team; work alongside the Associate Director to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies; other duties as assigned (10%)

Minimum Qualifications

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

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Fund Development Specialists, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.

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

Preferences

• If you are someone who is curious, confident and humble, you’re likely 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, or equivalent professional experience.

• Process oriented mindset, someone who is always asking “what are ways we can improve this process for the future?”

• Capable in using programming tools to clean, analyze and synthesize data (Python, R, Excel, etc)

• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to synthesize data for non-technical audiences

• Organization is a necessity, with a demonstrated ability to sequence multiple projects with strict deadlines

• Committed to working in an environment that fosters belonging, collaboration, empowerment, and integrity

Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

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

Additional Information

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.