Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America · 2 months ago
Philanthropic Business Analyst
Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Philanthropic Business Analyst to join their National Office of Development team. This role focuses on enhancing fundraising effectiveness through data analysis, reporting, and prospect identification to support strategic decision-making and deepen donor engagement.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Analyzes donor and fundraising data to uncover trends and opportunities
Delivers actionable, data-driven recommendations to enhance campaign performance and donor engagement
Develops predictive models to forecast giving trends and inform strategy
Champions data literacy and foster a culture of data-informed decision-making
Designs and maintains dashboards and reports using CRM and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Excel)
Ensures data accuracy, integrity, and usability across fundraising systems
Supports recurring reporting needs and implement business intelligence tools
Trains staff in interpreting data and utilizing reporting tools effectively
Collaborate with CRM, IT, and cross-functional teams to structure and clean data for analysis
Improves operational processes and policies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Manages donor-related data for events and communications, including segmentation and tracking
Maintains data hygiene through regular audits and updates (e.g., duplicates, deceased records, solicitation preferences)
Stays current on best practices in analytics and nonprofit fundraising strategy
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with an emphasis in Data Science and/or Business Analytics
2+ years of data analysis experience, ideally in a nonprofit or fundraising setting
Must be proficient in CRM systems, especially Blackbaud CRM, and possess strong analytical and communication skills
Ability to transform complex data into clear, actionable insights and presenting findings to diverse stakeholders, regardless of their data fluency
Must pass a criminal history background check
Preferred
Experience in a federated nonprofit model and familiarity with nonprofit fundraising strategy, including major gifts and annual giving
Benefits
Major medical
Prescription coverage
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Accidental death
Match Savings plan
Generous PTO policy
Scouting America holiday observances
Company
Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America
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