Manager, Philanthropy Systems & Data Management

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary progression through steps

Occasional travel may be required

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an experienced data operations and analytics lead to oversee philanthropy systems, direct marketing data operations, and reporting initiatives across the organization.

You will act as the SME for backend data segmentation, CRM campaigns, and data architecture, partnering with Marketing, IT, and Development teams to ensure accurate data, consistent processes, and actionable insights. This role is fully remote and nationwide in the United States.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in direct marketing, data operations or philanthropy, preferably in a nonprofit.
• Experience with fundraising CRM platforms or databases.
• Advanced SQL with best practices and ability to teach others.
• Experience maintaining data accuracy and hygiene across systems.
• Proficiency with Tableau and Power BI for dashboards.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots and macros.
• Strong written and verbal communication with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and multi-priority management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee philanthropy systems, data operations, and analytics initiatives.
• Serve as SME for backend data segmentation, selection criteria, and campaign support.
• Develop, maintain, and distribute business documentation for campaigns and operations.
• Collaborate with agencies, IT and stakeholders to coordinate changes.
• Lead operational reporting and analytics projects using data visualization.
• Develop Salesforce configuration expertise and data architecture knowledge.
• Provide guidance on SQL and reporting best practices across departments.
• Manage and onboard direct reports, training, and timelines.
• Establish quality control processes to maintain data hygiene and fundraising effectiveness.
• Work with stakeholders to assess impacts, data quality challenges, controls, and improvements.
• Define and scope team projects, upgrades, migrations; gather requirements.
• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Salesforce

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Accountabilities

• You will oversee philanthropy systems, direct marketing data operations, and analytics initiatives, ensuring that information is accurate, processes are consistent, and teams have the insights they need to make informed decisions. Your responsibilities will include:


• Serve as the subject matter expert for backend data segmentation, selection criteria, and operational processes supporting direct marketing campaigns and ongoing activities.


• Develop, maintain, and distribute business documentation, ensuring compliance with established business rules across direct marketing and digital operations.


• Collaborate with marketing agencies, IT partners, and internal Marketing and Development stakeholders to coordinate routine maintenance and ad hoc campaign and data-related changes.


• Lead operational reporting and analytics projects, using data visualization tools to generate insights from complex datasets.


• Develop and maintain expertise in the organization's Salesforce configuration and underlying data architecture, including its data warehouse, donation records, campaigns, online CRM integrations, and analytics structures.


• Provide guidance on SQL and reporting best practices for Marketing, Development, Finance, and donor-related systems, including General Ledger data feeds.


• Manage and onboard direct reports, developing training and orientation materials and overseeing task assignments, documentation, and project timelines.


• Establish and oversee quality control processes that maintain data hygiene and support fundraising effectiveness.


• Work with stakeholders to assess organizational impacts, identify data quality challenges, define appropriate controls, and implement or oversee process improvements.


• Define and scope team projects, system upgrades, and migrations, gathering requirements and feedback from cross-functional stakeholders.


• Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

The ideal candidate combines advanced technical expertise in database management and analytics with strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. You should bring:

• At least 6 years of professional experience in direct marketing, data integrity and operations, philanthropy operations, or a related field, preferably within a nonprofit organization.


• Experience using or managing fundraising CRM platforms or other database solutions.


• Advanced SQL programming skills, including the ability to apply best practices, develop effective coding solutions, and teach others when needed.


• Experience maintaining database records and ensuring data accuracy and hygiene across systems.


• Proficiency with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, dashboard development, and operational analytics.


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel capabilities, including pivot tables and macro creation.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues, management at all levels, and external partners.


• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams, manage complexity, and take accountability for results.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with databases in philanthropy, financial services, or sales environments.


• Familiarity with Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC).

Leadership competencies

• Fosters an enterprise mindset.


• Creates an open and supportive environment.


• Leads with accountability.


• Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.


• Focuses on people and team development.


• Manages organizational and business complexity.


• Communicates with impact and influence.

Benefits

• Annual salary range of $89,700–$94,700 , depending on experience.


• Transparent compensation practices, with salary offers based on established pay policies and qualifications.


• Opportunities for regular merit increases and salary progression through step promotions.


• Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.


• Fully remote work arrangement.


• Occasional travel may be required.


• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on addressing hunger and supporting communities across the United States.


• Inclusive and collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.