Associate Director, Prospect Analytics and Reporting

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category
Professional/Administrative

Position Title
Associate Director, Prospect Analytics and Reporting

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Division
Office of Advancement

Department
Prospect Management and Research

Work Arrangement type
Remote - may work fully from an approved remote location within designated states/regions. Occasional travel to campus/office may be required.

Hiring Wage/Salary Range
$70,000-$73,500

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-level analytics role, with at least 3 years in a fundraising or non-profit environment.
• Proven ability to present to senior level leadership, turning raw numbers into a strategic narrative, and providing digestible narratives for those unfamiliar with complex data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in statistical tools, Tableau, Power BI, advanced SQL preferred.

Education

A Bachelor's in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Certifications

Offer Determination

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Position provides for the opportunity to work remotely from CT, GA, MA, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VA, TX, and NY without relocation. Work requires collaboration with other team members during standard business hours and will be required to report to our Hamilton, NY campus for meetings and events. It is expected that remote employees will attend on campus Division Meetings four times a year as well as staff Reunion yearly.

It is expected that remote employees will make every effort to engage in the life of the university, which may include attending campus events such as homecoming, ACI weekend, family weekend and commencement.

Remote arrangements such as this are reviewed annually and based on performance.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page.

Department Statement

Accountabilities

This position serves as the primary architect of the university's fundraising intelligence. This role focuses on high-level data modeling, analytics, and executive level reporting/data visualizations to identify growth opportunities and provide the strategic roadmap for the advancement team, as well as the data partner for frontline fundraiser metrics and portfolio management.

Core accountabilities:

Advanced Prospect Analytics & Innovative Data Intelligence (60%)

• Lead Generation & Data Mining:
  Proactively identify untapped donor pools using cluster analysis and behavioral data (e.g., event attendance, digital engagement, and giving patterns).
• Visualization & Dashboards:
  Design and own the suite of interactive dashboards (Tableau/Power BI) used by senior leadership to track institutional KPIs.
• Environmental Scanning:
  Analyze external economic trends and philanthropic data to forecast long-term giving potential, and apply these trends to internal data analyses.
• Utilize AI-powered tools and other advanced/emerging technologies to improve workflows and data insights.
• Lead the integration of appropriate emerging technologies-including AI and advanced visualization-into department workflows to increase the efficiency and depth of prospect discovery.

Executive Level Reporting & Leadership Presentation (25%)

• Strategic Briefings:
  Translate complex datasets into clear, "board-ready" presentations for the VP of Advancement and other senior leadership.
• Campaign Analysis:
  Act as the lead analyst for the campaign, providing feasibility data and progress-to-goal…