Growth Data & Insights Lead

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare assistance

Discounts on events and services

Employee assistance program

Financial counselling

Wellness program

UKG Wallet payroll access

Medical, dental, life, vision for 30+h

Job summary

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking an Associate Director of Growth, Data, & Research to own reporting, analytics, data governance, and data communications for fundraising, engagement, and growth initiatives.

The role leads the Growth Data and Research teams, translates complex data into actionable insights for leadership, and ensures accurate data management, gift entry, and mail list operations to support organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in development, fundraising operations, data management, sales support, outreach analytics, or related field.
• 3+ years of database management or research experience; Raiser's Edge preferred.
• Experience leading teams, developing staff, managing priorities, and improving data operations.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate clear, actionable findings through reports, dashboards, segmentation, queries, exports, and executive-ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Own reporting, analytics, data governance, and data communications for fundraising, customer engagement, volunteerism, and growth functions.
• Translate complex data into clear insights to inform Growth team and executive leaders.
• Lead Growth Data and Research teams and ensure accurate data management, gift entry, and mail list management.

Skills

Data analysis

Dashboards

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communications

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking an Associate Director of Growth, Data, & Research to own reporting, analytics, data governance, and data communications for fundraising, engagement, and growth initiatives.

The role leads the Growth Data and Research teams, translates complex data into actionable insights for leadership, and ensures accurate data management, gift entry, and mail list operations to support organizational priorities.