Advancement Data, Insights & Engagement Manager

Project for Pride in Living•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering low-income individuals and families to become self-reliant through integrated services in housing, employment, and education. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every person. When joining PPL, you become a part of a diverse team whose goal is to assist our residents and communities with the groundwork they need not only to survive but also to thrive. The Advancement Data, Insights & Engagement Manager leads the strategic management and use of Project for Pride in Living’s (PPL) fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) while advancing data-driven fundraising through prospect research, donor insights, and pipeline development. This role is responsible for ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system optimization, while also playing a critical role in identifying and developing new donor prospects, strengthening donor pipelines, and providing actionable insights that inform cultivation and stewardship strategies.

Requirements

Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM platform required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills
Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in fundraising, nonprofit operations, or related field
3–5 years of experience in CRM/database management, fundraising operations, prospect research, or related work

Nice To Haves

Experience with prospect research tools and methodologies preferred

Responsibilities

CRM Management & Data Integrity
Serve as administrator and subject matter expert for Raiser’s Edge, ensuring accurate, consistent, and timely data entry and maintenance
Manage gift entry, pledge tracking, reporting, and data hygiene processes
Oversee data standards and ensure consistency across fundraising and communications systems
Lead monthly and annual reconciliation of Raiser’s Edge with financial systems
Prospect Research & Pipeline Development
Lead ongoing prospect research efforts to identify and qualify new individual and institutional donor prospects
Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective donors aligned with fundraising priorities
Proactively surface new opportunities for donor engagement based on research and data trends
Donor Insights & Engagement Strategy
Analyze donor behavior, giving trends, and engagement patterns to provide actionable insights
Partner with fundraising and communications staff to align outreach with donor data and engagement history
Pipeline Tracking & Movement
Manage and actively track donor pipelines across fundraising strategies, including major gifts and annual giving
Donor Acknowledgment & Stewardship Coordination
Coordinate with team members to ensure donors receive timely and relevant touchpoints following gifts or key interactions
Manage and continuously improve the donor acknowledgment process to ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful recognition
Campaign Support & Segmentation
Support data preparation for fundraising appeals and campaigns
Track and analyze campaign performance across segments
Reporting, Analytics & Systems
Create and manage reports, dashboards, and queries to support fundraising performance and decision-making
Maximize Raiser’s Edge functions and modules for optimal use, including understanding and use of AI tools