Development Data Analyst at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN — full-time
The Development Data Analyst executes strategic analysis of the donor database to guide and execute annual fundraising and stewardship communications and outreach, including segmented targeted donor outreach. The Analyst researches and qualifies donors for increased giving, principal (major) and planned giving utilizing database analytics (translating donor behavior and responses), DonorSearch and other tools. The Analyst performs donor database audits and updates. This position partners with the Annual Fund & Stewardship Manager to increase donor retention and giving, strengthen stewardship, improve portfolio management, expand the mid-level, major, and planned giving pipelines, and support data-informed fundraising strategies. By translating donor information into meaningful insights, this role helps drive collaborative fundraising strategies and supports revenue growth for the organization. All responsibilities and duties will further Gleaners’ mission to be a leader in the fight against hunger.Medical, Dental & Other Supplemental Insurance 14 paid holidays 3 Paid Sick Leave Day, Federal Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days & Birthday Learning & Development Opportunities Company paid vision, long-term disability, $50,000 life AD&D Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Maternal, parental & caregiver leave On-site Gym Wellness programs 403(b) Plan with up to 4% match Monthly attendance bonus Earn up to 10% incentive pay Apparel allowance Essential Functions of Development Data Analyst: Analyze donor data to execute an annual stewardship plan, including segmenting donors for stewardship, appeals, campaigns, and targeted communications to aid in donor recognition, retention, increased engagement and giving, portfolio performance, and acquisition. Prospect research and evaluation of donor affinity, capacity and propensity to identify donors with a high likelihood of increased giving, major giving and planned giving. Partner with Development leadership to identify strategic opportunities and recommend data-informed approaches that improve donor acquisition, retention, reactivation, upgrades, fundraising effectiveness, and annual revenue forecasting. Develop donor segmentation strategies that support targeted cultivation, stewardship, annual appeals, campaigns, and personalized engagement across all giving levels. Partner with the Development Services Manager to support data quality initiatives. Provide quality assurance related to donor records, coding, and reporting, including regular database audits, data cleanup, imports, and updates to ensure data accuracy and quality. Develop and deliver timely and accurate reports, dashboards, and donor analytics to support fundraising performance tracking, campaign planning, and strategic decision-making. Research industry trends, benchmarking data, and emerging fundraising best practices to identify innovative strategies that enhance fundraising performance and donor engagement. Contribute to forecasting donor