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Belmont University · 2 days ago

Senior Data and Business Analyst

Nashville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Belmont University is seeking a qualified Senior Data and Business Analyst. This role is critical in transforming advancement data into actionable intelligence to drive fundraising strategy and performance management, while collaborating closely with various teams to ensure accurate insights across the organization.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain standardized dashboards and reports for:

Executive leadership and board reporting

Campaign and fundraising performance

Major gift officer portfolio and pipeline management

Annual fund trends and participation metrics

Ensure reports align with institutional goals, CASE standards, and agreed-upon definitions

Reduce reliance on manual Excel reporting by developing automated, repeatable reporting solutions

Support development of forecasting models to project revenue, pipeline outcomes, and campaign performance

Assist with predictive analytics initiatives such as: Prospect identification and scoring Donor lifetime value modeling

Gift likelihood and capacity modeling

Develop insights that inform strategy related to donor acquisition, retention, upgrades, and campaign readiness

Collaborate with Data Management and CRM teams to ensure reporting reflects clean, well-governed data

Identify recurring data quality issues impacting reporting and escalate recommendations for remediation

Support data governance efforts by documenting metric definitions, business rules, and reporting standards

Partner with frontline fundraisers to support effective portfolio strategy and data usage

Provide guidance to fundraisers on prospect management expectations, data entry standards, and system usage

Collaborate with Advancement Services teams to continuously improve prospect development processes

Serve as a strategic partner to Advancement Services leadership and frontline fundraising teams

Translate business questions into analytical requirements and deliver clear, actionable outputs

Participate in governance and working groups related to reporting, analytics, and data strategy

Qualification

Data AnalysisBusiness Intelligence ToolsForecasting ModelsData GovernanceProject ManagementAnalytical ThinkingMicrosoft OfficeCritical ThinkingWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationCollaboration

Required

Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions

Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations

Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project

Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution's strategic objectives

Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Experience in Advancement Services, fundraising analytics, or nonprofit reporting. Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Bachelor's degree is required

4-6 years experience in a similar role is required

Company

Belmont University

Belmont University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Founded in 1890

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.belmont.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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