Associate Director, Philanthropic Data Management and Analytics

Associate Director, Philanthropic Data Management and Analytics Summary

This role requires a broadly experienced, analytical, and self‑motivated data professional. The Associate Director, Philanthropic Data Analytics is responsible for maintaining operations and integrity of the organization’s fundraising information management system, Blackbaud CRM, and the third‑party systems that integrate into Blackbaud CRM. Additionally, responsibilities include managing data requests, creating analytical reports for fundraising activities, and developing custom solutions within our donor database.

This position reports directly to the Senior Director of Philanthropic Operations. Requires an understanding of computer systems such as:
Blackbaud products, specifically Blackbaud CRM, Luminate Online, Almabase, Give Campus, Papersave, SAP Business Objects, MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel.

• Responsible for database administration and maintenance including monitoring data quality, designing and implementing protocols, managing operation of database functions, and training staff.
• Acts as a liaison to the database, including managing access, designing queries, generating datasets, and developing strategic database solutions that meet the advancement needs of our organization.
• Supports database integrations with multiple third‑party platforms and performs data imports of constituent data including contact records, prospect research, education, employment, endowment, and scholarship information.
• Creates standards, processes, and procedures to ensure data integrity and database efficiency.
• Ensures data access across processes is secure and follows HIPAA compliance standards.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree. Four years of relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement.
• Four years of relevant experience.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in database management or related field, with preference given to experience with Blackbaud products.
• Thorough knowledge of fundraising principles and methods strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of advancement and transformation platforms such as Almabase, Give Campus, Cvent, Velocity, etc.
• Experience creating custom solutions and integrations within Blackbaud CRM or similar database system strongly preferred.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient‑centered care.