Philanthropic Business Analyst Job at Scouting America, Irving, TX

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  • Scouting America
  • Irving, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Scouting America is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Philanthropic Business Analyst to join our National Office of Development team. This role plays a key part in enhancing fundraising effectiveness through high-quality data analysis, reporting, and prospect identification that support strategic decision-making and deepen donor engagement.

The Philanthropic Business Analyst will manage and interpret donor data to generate actionable insights and strengthen operational efficiency across the fundraising function. The ideal candidate combines analytical expertise with a commitment to advancing Scouting America’s mission, working collaboratively and independently to drive data-informed strategies and optimize fundraising performance.

This position reports to the Director of Development Services.

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.

Competencies

  • Knowledge of: Fundraising strategy and donor lifecycle; CRM systems (e.g., Blackbaud CRM, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics); BI and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI); Data analytics tools (SQL, Excel, etc.)
  • Skills in: Analyzing and interpreting complex data; communicating insights through clear storytelling; collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders; project planning and time management.
  • Ability to: Present complex findings to diverse audiences; align analysis with strategic development goals; translate data into recommendations for action; work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements

Preference

Experience in a federated nonprofit model and familiarity with nonprofit fundraising strategy, including major gifts and annual giving.

Job Tags

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