Managing Senior Director of Data Solutions and Insights

About the PositionAs the Managing Senior Director of Data Solutions & Insights, you will play a key role in advancing our mission by leading a high-performing data, analytics, and predictive insights function that supports fundraising and institutional priorities. You will be collaborating closely with Advancement Data Strategy leadership, Information Technology, Gift & Data Administration, Prospect Development, and colleagues across Data Solutions & Insights. What You'll Be DoingData Strategy, Interpretation, and Business ApplicationYou will serve as a senior leader for applied donor data strategy, ensuring alignment between data use and fundraising priorities.You will establish strong partnerships across the Foundation by actively engaging stakeholders to understand business needs, gather feedback, and translate fundraising and operational challenges into data, analytics, reporting, and decision-support solutions.You will oversee the development, validation, and application of predictive models and advanced analytics that support prospect identification, constituent engagement, fundraising performance, and resource allocation decisions.You will establish and enforce standards for reporting logic, SQL development, documentation, version control, testing, and deployment practices. Analytics, Reporting, and Strategic Insight DeliveryYou will lead development and delivery of standardized reporting, dashboards, and analytics products.You will design scalable reporting solutions that reduce reliance on ad hoc and inconsistent analyses.You will partner with senior leadership to ensure analytics meaningfully inform decision-making and prioritization.You will write, troubleshoot and mentor on complex queries, reports and stored procedures. Team Leadership and Program IntegrationYou will build, lead, and develop a high-performing Data Solutions & Insights team focused on consistency, quality, and strategic impact.You will develop staff as both technical experts and translators of data into strategy.You will champion organization-wide use of the CRM and associated platforms as the system of record, partnering with stakeholders to improve adoption, data-informed practices, and confidence in data assets.You will promote strong alignment and collaboration with Information Technology, Gift & Data Administration, and Prospect Development. Data Usage Standards, Alignment, and Quality EnablementYou will ensure consistent application and interpretation of enterprise data definitions and business rules in reporting and analytics.You will partner with Gift & Data Administration to reinforce adoption of data standards and governance practices.You will develop processes and tools that enable stakeholders to use data correctly and consistently. Who You AreYour strong strategic leadership skills give you a proven ability to drive data strategies and systems that support organizational needs and vision.You're able to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for executive and non-technical audiences.Your exceptional communication skills give you the ability to act as a bridge between technical teams, data governance functions, and business users.You're able to influence without direct authority and build effective cross-functional partnerships.You're committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. You should have10+ years of progressive experience in data analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or advancement servicesDemonstrated experience managing and mentoring technical, analytics, or data science teamsAdvanced hands-on experience with SQL, SSRS, Tableau or comparable data visualization platformsSignificant experience working with donor/CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Affinaquest, Raiser's Edge)Experience in higher education, healthcare, or nonprofit fundraising environments preferredWe want to emphasize that there is no such thing as the perfect candidate; candidates who do not have all of the required experience are encouraged to apply. Working ConditionsProlonged use of a computer for the purposes of reviewing data, analyzing reports, and participating in meetingsRemote work schedule with some in-office time expected during specific annual touchpoints (summer all staff retreat, etc.)