Fundraising Data Specialist

American Technion Society; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible work options

Generous time off

Job summary

The American Technion Society (ATS) is seeking a Fundraising Data Specialist in a hybrid New York metro role. The position emphasizes advanced Raiser’s Edge data management, reporting, and collaboration with major gifts officers.

You will ensure data hygiene, support the Gifts Administration team, and deliver regular donor insights and dashboards. You will work closely with multiple departments to leverage data for donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising strategies while upholding

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 3+ years’ experience managing data analysis and reporting, preferably in RE
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data
• Advanced knowledge of RE and Excel

Responsibilities

• Be the project manager for our ticketing system and project management software system– ensure all tickets are responded to and completed in a timely manner
• Own all basic Raiser’s Edge requests including updating constituent biographical information, decreasing supporters, updating solicit codes and ensuring do not mail lists are complete
• Update email address and other basic biographical information in Engaging Networks to ensure it matches Raiser’s Edge as needed
• Work with the Assistant Director, Database Services and Gifts Administration to create and implement regular mass data hygiene updates including change of address, constituent code, and biographical details
• Master Raiser’s Edge import and global change functions to facilitate bulk updates, create actions, add or update event lists
• Be the primary point person for the rest of the Development team for Raiser’s Edge and Engaging Networks basics
• Ensure data practices align with organizational goals and industry best practices
• Design Raisers Edge reports, queries and exports as needed/requested
• Create and distribute standard daily/weekly/monthly reports
• Generate required donor lists for philanthropic giving, digital engagement, donor stewardship and marketing strategies
• Provide data insights, prospect lists, and analysis to support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Work with stakeholders to analyze business processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with outside agencies as needed for report development
• Regularly audit existing reporting and make recommendations for enhancements or new analysis
• Partner with stakeholders to propose ways of maintaining data and coding in various systems for better data management and reporting
• Support the Assistant Director, Database Services and Gifts Administration in ongoing gift data entry, governance and data hygiene

Skills

Raiser’s Edge

Engaging Networks

Data analysis

Reporting

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Tools

Engaging Networks

Job description

The American Technion Society (ATS) is currently seeking a Fundraising Data Specialist to join their growing organization. This position is a hybrid New York Metro-based role.

Salary range: $65,000-75,000

The American Technion Society

The American Technion Society (ATS) supports visionary education and world-changing impact through the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Based in New York City, it represents thousands of US donors, alumni, and stakeholders who invest in the Technion's growth and innovation to advance critical research and technologies that serve the State of Israel and the global good. ATS employs a staff of 60 + that work from New York and in regional offices across the United States.

Our Mission

Cultivate a growing network of supporters who fuel the Technion’s global innovation engine to create a better future for Israel and humanity.

Our Vision

Together, as one team, we enable breakthrough science and engineering, the education of future leaders, and the strengthening of Israel and the global community through innovation.

ATS represents thousands of U.S. donors, alumni, and stakeholders, and has supported Technion scholarships, research, labs, and facilities for more than 80 years. Our team of 70+ professionals works across NYC and regional offices nationwide.

Your Role

TheFundraisingData Specialist must be knowledgeable of data standards and best practices as they relate to fundraising.This role requires them to be an expert in Raiser’s Edge with advanced data management and reporting skills,strong communicationskills, and an interest in fundraising. They will work closely with major gifts officers, senior staff, and various departments toidentifyand execute opportunities to further leverage Raiser’s Edge to achieve the organization’s mission.

The Data Specialist will spend most of their time working within Raiser’s Edge but will also be expected to handle basic data hygiene and inquiries within our email system Engaging Networks. In addition, this role will support our Gift Administration department, especially during high volume periods.

Primary Duties:

• Be the project manager for our ticketing system and project management software system– ensure all tickets are responded to and completedin a timelymanner
• Own all basic Raiser’s Edge requests including updating constituent biographical information, deceasing supporters, updatingsolicitcodes and ensuring our do not mail lists are complete, etc.
• Update email address and other basic biographicalinformationin Engaging Networks to ensure it matchesRaiser’s Edge as needed
• Work closely with theAssistant Director, Database Services and Gifts Administrationto create and implement regular mass data hygiene updates including change of address, constituent code, and other biographical details
• Master Raiser’s Edge import and global change functions tofacilitatebulk updates,createactions, add or updatesevent lists, etc.
• Be the primary point person for the rest of the Development team forRaiser’s Edgeand Engaging Networks basics – this includes helping the team learn the system as needed for theirrole, setting up queries,reportsand dashboards,etc.
• Ensure data practices align with organizational goals and industry best practices.
• Design Raisers Edge reports, queries and exports as needed/requested
• Create and distributestandarddaily/weekly/monthly reports
• Generate required donor lists as needed for philanthropic giving, digital engagement, donorstewardshipand marketing strategies
• Providedata insights, prospect lists, and analysis to support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies
• Work with various stakeholders to analyze business processes and make recommendations to improve efficiency

Other

• Collaborate with outside agencies as needed for report development
• Regularly audit existing reporting and make recommendations for enhancements or new analysis
• Partner with stakeholders to propose waysofmaintainingdata and coding in various systems for better data management and reporting
• Support theAssistant Director, Database Services and Gifts Administrationin ongoinggift data entry,governanceand data hygiene

Who you are:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience
• 3+years’ experiencemanaging data analysis and reporting, preferably in RE
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, including ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data
• Advanced knowledge of RE and Excela must
• Ability to document policies and procedures and communicate complex technical information
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• You are a good cultural fit for a close-knit team. You are collaborative, direct, and comfortable working in a smaller organization where everyone is visible.

Our Organizational Values

• Act as one team, with accountability to each other
• Share our strengths for the betterment of the organization
• Be curious, ask questions, assume best intent
• Adapt readily to change in our internal and external environments

Professional Growth at ATS

At ATS, we’re committed to fostering your professional journey through targeted development programs, ensuring your career growth is at the forefront of our priorities.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation and creativity. ATS offers competitive benefits, flexible work options, and generous time off.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $75,000
Overtime Classification: Exempt

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/H/V

ATS is an equal opportunity employer. We support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experience of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff. It is further the policy of ATS to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.