Philanthropy Data Analyst

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Life Moves is the largest and most effective provider of interim housing and services for homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With over two dozen interim supportive housing communities and more on the way, Life Moves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site‑based programs and community outreach.

The Philanthropy Data Analyst is a strategic partner responsible for harnessing the power of data to guide our fundraising strategy and deepen our donor engagement. This role is pivotal in transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that empowers our Philanthropy team to make informed decisions and, ultimately, advance our mission of ending homelessness. Reporting to the Director of Impact & Learning with a close partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the analyst will build and manage our data infrastructure, support the organization’s transition to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC), and serve as a key thought partner in developing strategies for sustainable growth.

• Help develop and oversee a comprehensive data governance strategy to ensure the highest standards of data integrity and hygiene across our fundraising systems.
• Lead in‑depth analysis of fundraising trends, including donor retention, pipeline health, and campaign performance, to identify key opportunities and risks.
• Translate complex data into compelling narratives and strategic recommendations for Philanthropy leadership, executive‑level, and board‑level audiences.
• Design and implement donor segmentation models and prospecting analyses, leveraging wealth screening data and predictive indicators to build a robust donor pipeline.

• Design, build, and optimize a suite of Salesforce reports and dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for all levels of the Philanthropy team.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ad hoc data requests, providing timely and accurate analysis to support fundraising campaigns, events, and stewardship efforts.
• Collaborate within the Impact & Learning team to align philanthropy reporting with broader organizational impact metrics, creating a holistic view of our mission's success.

• Lead the Philanthropy team’s perspective as their primary subject matter expert during the migration to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC).
• Partner closely with the Senior Salesforce Administrator to continuously optimize CRM functionality for all fundraising activities.
• Champion data literacy within the Philanthropy department by developing and leading training sessions on reports, dashboards, and data best practices.

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate Degree with 5 years of related experience.
• A strong commitment to and passion for our organization’s mission to end homelessness.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or database management, preferably within a nonprofit or philanthropic setting.
• Deep expertise with Salesforce reporting and dashboards is required; direct experience in Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Proven experience in a highly collaborative environment with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Experience supporting a major Salesforce system migration.
• Advanced knowledge of fundraising metrics, donor segmentation, and prospect research methodologies.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or R Studio.

• Job Knowledge:
  Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy.
• Commitment to Growth:
  Demonstrates a self‑less commitment to others on the team and seeks opportunities to contribute…