Foundation Data Specialist

Universities of Wisconsin•La Crosse, WI

1d•$69,000 - $69,000

About The Position

This position is a highly technical, mid- to senior-level role responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and operational health of the Foundation’s alumni and donor database (Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge & NXT), which serves as the backbone for all fundraising, stewardship, financial reporting, and donor engagement activity. The role operates as part of a two-person Advancement Services team and executes responsibilities with day-to-day independence while coordinating with the Director. The Data Specialist utilizes established software systems and reporting tools. No computer programming or coding experience is required, as the role does not involve software development or system customization. Position requires significant time sitting and computer use. Occasional travel for meetings or conferences. The review of applications starts on February 18, 2026. Applications received on or before February 18th are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus. UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or three years of related experience working with database systems
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
Experience performing data hygiene, de-duplication, imports, exports, and data validation
Experience building queries, reports, or dashboards to support business and fundraising initiatives
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze data
Measurable written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive donor information
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and internet search techniques

Nice To Haves

Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge or a comparable CRM (e.g., Salesforce)
Experience working with donor, fundraising, and/or financial data
Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate)
Experience supporting data migrations or large-scale data conversion projects
Familiarity with predictive analytics and data modeling techniques in philanthropy

Responsibilities

Assisting in the design, build, testing, and deployment of database solutions, including data imports, transformations, and reconciliations.
Performing data profiling, quality assessments, and analysis of donor and alumni data to identify duplicates, gaps, or errors.
Developing and maintaining queries, reports, and dashboards to support fundraising, stewardship, and financial reporting.
Supporting the migration and integration of large-scale data initiatives, including the Foundation’s scholarship software migration from Blackbaud Award Management to AwardSpring and the FundMiner fund compliance database, performing data validation and assisting with conversion tasks under direction.
Documenting data processes and maintaining compliance with institutional data standards, including record naming, lifecycle, and security requirements.
Consulting with data subject matter experts (e.g., development officers, fund managers) to ensure data accuracy and adherence to defined standards.

Benefits

Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
Paid holidays and paid sick days.
After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

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