Donor Research & Intelligence Specialist

Awana

8d•$55,000 - $65,000•Remote

About The Position

At Awana, we believe lasting faith is formed when children and youth are discipled early and consistently in the context of caring relationships. For more than 75 years, Awana has equipped churches and leaders to help kids know, love and serve Jesus for life. Today, Awana serves millions of children around the world by equipping leaders with Bible-based discipleship tools and training. Donors make this work possible, and understanding them deeply helps us care for them well and steward relationships with the highest degree of care. Summary At our ministry, we are passionate about forming lasting faith in every child, everywhere! As the Donor Research & Intelligence Specialist, you will play an important role in furthering our mission by understanding individual donors and donor groups to inform fundraising strategy, relationship management and portfolio decisions. This role focuses on donor intelligence, research and modeling rather than overall fundraising performance. In this role you will help answer questions about who our donors are, what capacity they may have to give, how they give and how we should engage them based on what we know. The Donor Research & Intelligence Specialist works closely with mid-level, major gifts, and donor engagement leaders to identify opportunities, readiness and next steps. You’ll thrive in this role if you have a heart for mission work that directly impacts the lives of children and youth around the world, and you are: Someone who enjoys learning about donors and what motivates them A curious researcher who likes connecting dots between data and people A thoughtful analyst who uses judgment, not just scores A clear communicator who can explain donor insights simply Hiring Range for this position is: $55,000 - $65,000 This full-time position is primarily remote with occasional travel required for strategic meetings, typically in St. Charles, IL or Nashville, TN. Who We Are Looking For: Team player who genuinely supports our doctrinal statement [https://www.awana.org/our-beliefs/] and who upholds and demonstrates our organizational core values of prayer, hustle, craft, and love. Collaborative partner who has a natural ability to cultivate genuine relationships with our internal team and external partners. Problem solver who proactively communicates workflow and/or deadline status to the team. Self-motivated, goal-oriented professional with a passion for helping fuel exponential ministry growth. Flexible team member who is open to taking on new responsibilities and easily adapts to shifting priorities and needs. Champion of children to belong, believe and become resilient disciples.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required ideally with a concentration in business, data analytics, psychology, or similar from an accredited college or university.
3 to 5 years of experience in donor research, prospect research, or advancement services, ideally in a non-profit environment
Experience using donor screening tools and research resources
Comfort working with donor data and CRM systems, ideally Salesforce
Ability to build simple scoring or ranking systems
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
Ability to summarize findings clearly and practically
Occasional local and out-of-town, overnight travel may be required.
Valid State driver’s license required.
Eligibility to work in the United States is required; this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.
Must be a born-again Christian.
Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
Must be in agreement with the Awana Doctrinal Statement.
Must be in fellowship with the body of Christ through a local church.
Regularly engages in reading the Holy Bible as a guide and standard for living.

Nice To Haves

General understanding of the Bible and the Christian Church in its various expressions preferred.
Experience with Awana Club, curriculum, resources, & solutions is a plus!

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain donor intelligence practices
Help the team better understand who donors are and how they engage
Conduct research on individual donors as needed
Provide clear summaries and insights to support relationship and portfolio decisions
Build and maintain donor scoring or readiness systems
Combine internal giving history with external screening tools
Help identify donors with capacity or readiness for deeper engagement
Identify donors who may be under engaged or ready for increased giving
Support mid-level and major gifts teams with qualified donor lists
Help determine appropriate next steps based on donor behavior and capacity
Serve as the donor research subject matter expert within Salesforce
Partner with IT and data teams to ensure research data is usable and accessible
Ensure donor intelligence is structured and applied consistently
Uphold and demonstrate the Awana cultural values in all internal and external communications and relationships.
Contribute to special projects, initiatives and evolving ministry needs.
Embrace opportunities for professional development in order to hone your craft and expertise.

Benefits

Mission-driven work that changes the lives of children and youth around the world.
Remote-first work environment, allowing you to do the majority of your work from where it is you call "home”. We also have two office locations designed for collaborative work and connection with colleagues that can be used at your convenience if desired.
Workplace culture that prioritizes prayer, a Biblical worldview, intentional connection, flexibility, family, and community engagement.
Benefits package, including a variety of programs you can choose from to meet you and your family’s needs. Some of these include medical, dental & vision health insurance, paid family leave, 401(k) & Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans with employer match, generous paid vacation & holidays, adoption assistance, college scholarship, an employee wellness program, and more!

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