Fundraising Data Analyst

United Jewish Appeal-Fed of Jewish; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UJA-Federation of New York is seeking a Data Analyst to partner with the Fundraising team, building dashboards and reports that translate fundraising data into actionable insights.

You will develop Power BI dashboards, analyze donor metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data collection, structure, and sharing. Reports To: Manager, Data and Insights. Salary range: $80,000–$90,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data analysis or BI with fundraising focus.
• Experience with Salesforce data a plus.
• Proficient with Power BI and data visualization.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Attention to detail in presenting data.

Responsibilities

• Build dashboards: Create and manage Power BI dashboards that show fundraising results such as engagement and donor growth.
• Analyze data: Find trends, spot issues, and explain what the data means in simple terms.
• Partner with teams: Work with fundraising staff to learn needs and help them use data in decisions.
• Improve systems: Set up tools and workflows that reduce manual work and keep reports up to date.
• Tell clear stories: Use charts and visuals to help others understand what the numbers show.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

SQL

Donor analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics / Data Science / related field

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

UJA-Federation of New York is the world’s largest local philanthropy. We focus on caring for people in need and inspiring the Jewish future.We believe in the power of insights to shape strategy, optimize fundraising efforts, and improve customer engagement. As part of our growing team, we are seeking a Data Analyst to partner with our fundraising team to unearth insights and build dynamic, interactive dashboards that translate fundraising data into actionable learnings. This is an exciting opportunity for a data-savvy professional to play a key role in driving fundraising performance and decision-making across the organization.

We’re hiring a Data Analyst to help our Fundraising team see and understand its data. You will build dashboards and reports that show what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus next. You’ll also improve how we collect, structure, and share performance data.

You will work with people across fundraising and analytics. In this role, you’ll need to think ahead, stay organized, and explain things clearly. You’ll often make sense of needs that aren't fully defined, so you should be comfortable taking the lead and asking good questions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build dashboards: Create and manage Power BI dashboards that show fundraising results—like engagement, conversion, and customer growth.
• Analyze data: Find trends, spot issues, and explain what the data means in simple terms.
• Partner with teams: Work with fundraising staff to learn what they need and help them use data in their decisions.
• Improve systems: Set up tools and workflows that reduce manual work and keep our reports up to date.
• Tell clear stories: Use charts and visuals to help others understand what the numbers show.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of experience in data analysis, data visualization, or business intelligence, with a focus on financial or fundraising data.
• Bonus if you have experience working on Salesforce or with Salesforce data
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data visualization tools, in particular PowerBI.
• Data Analysis: Strong understanding of fundraising KPIs and analytics (e.g., donor acquisition, donor retention, conversion rates, ROI, etc.), with experience in analyzing large datasets to extract insights.
• SQL & Data Manipulation: Expert proficiency with SQL and experience working with fundraising and financial data to gather and manipulate data.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and a passion for presenting data accurately and clearly.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including marketers, analysts, and leadership.

Education

Bachelors in Data Analytics / Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Analytics, or similar field is required.

If you're passionate about data visualization and want to play a key role in transforming marketing data into impactful business insights, we'd love to hear from you!

Reports To: Manager, Data and Insights

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications listed above.

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