Universities of Wisconsin · 20 hours ago
Foundation Data Specialist
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $69K/yr
3+ years expThe Universities of Wisconsin is seeking a Foundation Data Specialist to manage the accuracy and integrity of the Foundation’s alumni and donor database. This role involves data analysis, reporting, and supporting large-scale data initiatives while collaborating with the Advancement Services team.
Higher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Assisting in the design, build, testing, and deployment of database solutions, including data imports, transformations, and reconciliations
Performing data profiling, quality assessments, and analysis of donor and alumni data to identify duplicates, gaps, or errors
Developing and maintaining queries, reports, and dashboards to support fundraising, stewardship, and financial reporting
Supporting the migration and integration of large-scale data initiatives, including the Foundation’s scholarship software migration from Blackbaud Award Management to AwardSpring and the FundMiner fund compliance database, performing data validation and assisting with conversion tasks under direction
Documenting data processes and maintaining compliance with institutional data standards, including record naming, lifecycle, and security requirements
Consulting with data subject matter experts (e.g., development officers, fund managers) to ensure data accuracy and adherence to defined standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or three years of related experience working with database systems
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting
Experience performing data hygiene, de-duplication, imports, exports, and data validation
Experience building queries, reports, or dashboards to support business and fundraising initiatives
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze data
Measurable written and verbal communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive donor information
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and internet search techniques
Preferred
Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or a comparable CRM (e.g., Salesforce)
Experience working with donor, fundraising, and/or financial data
Experience with workflow automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Power Automate)
Experience supporting data migrations or large-scale data conversion projects
Familiarity with predictive analytics and data modeling techniques in philanthropy
Benefits
Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
Paid holidays and paid sick days.
After 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
Benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Company
Universities of Wisconsin
13 universities. 1 mission. To make Wisconsin...Future Ready. For All.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2019-01-01Grant· $7M
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