Donor Database Strategist

Great Plains Spca•Merriam, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Donor Database Strategist plays a crucial role in shaping fundraising strategy at Great Plains SPCA by translating donor insights into clear, actionable direction for fundraisers. This position partners closely with the Senior Major Gifts Officer to inform decision-making, strengthen donor engagement, and drive sustainable revenue growth. With a focus on analytics, prospect strategy, researching donor biographies, and portfolio development, this role ensures fundraising efforts are targeted, data-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in nonprofit strategy or analytics
Strong experience interpreting donor data and translating insights into strategy
Familiarity with prospect research tools (e.g., DonorSearch, Kindsight/iWave, WealthEngine)
Experience working with CRM platforms (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, etc.)
Demonstrated success supporting major gifts or campaign strategy
Advanced Excel or data analysis skills
Knowledge of moves management best practices

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinker who turns insight into action and shapes key decisions
Agile and solutions-focused, able to adjust quickly as priorities evolve
Brings an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong sense of ownership
Uses data and judgment to navigate complexity and ambiguity
Translates complexity into clarity, enabling confident decision-making
Communicates effectively across audiences, especially non-technical stakeholders
Builds strong partnerships to advance shared goals

Responsibilities

Serve as a thought partner with the Senior Major Gifts Officer, using donor insights to guide strategic decisions
Identify opportunities to deepen donor engagement, increase giving, and strengthen long-term retention
Translate trends in donor behavior into clear recommendations that shape campaigns, major gift strategy, and resource allocation
Develop and refine audience strategies for campaigns, events, and major gift initiatives
Partner with fundraising staff to prioritize high-impact opportunities based on capacity, inclination, and engagement
Advance segmentation approaches that improve personalization and overall fundraising performance
Lead proactive identification and qualification of major gift prospects
Provide high-level donor insights, profiles, and briefings to support relationship-building by fundraisers and leadership
Bring forward emerging opportunities through analysis of donor trends and external intelligence
Partner with fundraisers to shape and strengthen donor portfolios through hosting quarterly portfolio review meetings
Provide strategic guidance on pipeline health, movement, and prioritization
Support a disciplined, relationship-centered moves management approach across the team
Deliver clear, forward-looking analysis on fundraising performance, including key metrics related to retention, growth, and revenue
Create weekly fundraising reports
Re-capping fundraising campaigns through a data lens
Equip leadership with insights needed for forecasting and strategic planning
Communicate complex data in a way that drives clarity, alignment, and action
Other duties as needed