Senior Fundraising Analyst (Data Pipelines and Advanced Analytics)
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchJob Title: Senior Fundraising Analyst (Data Pipelines and Advanced Analytics)
Position Summary:
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).
Key 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
Qualifications & Skills:
- 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
- Experience with CRM, especially Salesforce, 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
Compensation & Benefits
Individual compensation for this role is dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, skillsets, and applicable laws. In addition to salary, the Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 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
- Flexible work environment. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.
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.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.
About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.
Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.
Research has shown that people from marginalized communities apply to roles only when they meet 100% of the job requirements. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, and you are someone who will contribute to our efforts to build and support a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we strongly encourage you to apply.