Senior Fundraising Analyst (Data Pipelines and Advanced Analytics)

The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research•New York, NY

2d•$95,000 - $115,000•Remote

About The Position

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Fundraising Analyst position in the Fundraising Strategy & Operations (“FSO”) department. FSO drives revenue growth by optimizing fundraising efforts through growth strategy, data insights, streamlined technology and process management, and campaign support. This department is integral in helping the Foundation scale its mission through an expanded revenue base. As a key component of FSO, the Fundraising Analytics team manages the backend data warehouse and pipeline, ensures data governance, and provides strategic data support through reporting and advanced analytic Reporting to the Director of Fundraising Analytics, this position plays a key role in advancing data-driven fundraising strategy by designing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable analytics solutions. This role partners closely with the Technology team and cross-functional Analytics groups to migrate and enhance data pipelines on AWS, ensuring strong data quality, reliability, and reporting consistency. Leveraging advanced analytical techniques, this role develops complex SQL queries across multiple data sources to generate actionable insights and deliver robust reporting that supports strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across functions throughout the foundation and contribute highly visible work with meaningful organizational impact. This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and will be expected to work east coast hours (standard business hours are 9:00am - 5:00pmEST).

Requirements

Relevant experience in Data Science, Analytics, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Consulting with measurable success and achievement
Experience building customized and interactive dashboards with BI tools such as Tableau, Domo, Looker, etc.
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS, including services such as S3, Redshift, Athena, etc.
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think critically, creatively, and strategically
Proven commitment to data hygiene, project management, and customer service
Proficiency in SQL and experience working with rationale database; experience with Python, R, SPSS, and other scripting languages a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytics to both experts and novices
Strong organizational skills: keen multi-tasker able to support diverse teams
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

Experience with CRM, especially Salesforce, a plus

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable revenue metrics, reports, dashboards, and other data solutions for fundraising team, diving deep into business trends and performance across multiple revenue programs and initiatives
Partner closely with Data Systems and cross-functional Analytics teams to migrate existing fundraising data pipelines to AWS, including auditing current ETL processes to identify opportunities for optimization, performance improvement, and simplification
Support the design and maintenance of data dictionaries and lead the transition of downstream reporting and analytics to leverage AWS-based datasets and services
Apply advanced analytical techniques to analyze complex datasets from multiple sources, generating actionable insights and developing data-driven solutions to inform fundraising decision-making. Monitor and review BI platform outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability across stakeholders.
Develop and maintain complex SQL queries and data transformations to support data pipelines, ensure data integrity, and enable consistent reporting across business units and analytical systems.
Lead data science initiatives and exploratory analyses, including the development, testing, validation, and performance tuning of predictive models that inform fundraising strategy, forecasting, and portfolio management.
Collaborate closely with Technology and Analytics partners across the org to implement data governance and analytics center of excellence.
Communicate and present analytical findings, insights, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable narratives that support strategic decision-making.

Benefits

15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
Competitive dental and vision plans
401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Employer paid life and disability insurance
18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4
Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work.
Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis.
The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

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