Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Director of Advancement Operations and Analytics

Boston, MA, US · Director · Full-time

No sponsorship$90k-$113kDetected 31 days ago
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About the role

  • The Director of Advancement Operations & Analytics provides strategic leadership for the operational, technical, and analytical functions that support fundraising, constituent engagement, and stewardship within the University Advancement department and is responsible for advancing Wentworth's fundraising strategy through analysis.
  • This role oversees data integrity, reporting, form development, gift processing, CRM systems, prospect research, and business intelligence, and applies advanced analytics ensuring that advancement teams have the insights and infrastructure required to achieve philanthropic goals.
  • Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, Donor Relations and Advancement Operations, the Director works in close partnership with frontline fundraisers, annual giving, donor relations, and other University Advancement stakeholders to drive evidence‑based decision‑making and optimize advancement performance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive advancement operations strategy, aligning systems, processes, and analytics with fundraising priorities and institutional goals.
  • Partner with the Assistant Vice President, Donor Relations and Advancement Operations and University Advancement leaders to evaluate performance trends and advise on resource allocation, pipeline development, and campaign planning.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
  • Direct the design of dashboards, predictive models, KPIs, and performance reports that inform fundraising strategy, portfolio management, and donor engagement.
  • Lead data architecture and integration strategies across advancement systems (events, email platforms, digital engagement, volunteer portals, etc.).
  • Develop operational policies and documentation to ensure consistency and transparency.
  • Manage vendor relationships and technology budgets related to advancement operations and systems.
  • All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, analytics, information systems, nonprofit management, or a related field.
  • 7-10+ years of experience in advancement operations, fundraising analytics, data strategy, or business intelligence within a nonprofit fundraising environment.
  • Proficiency with advanced CRMs and data tools (e.g., Raiser's Edge NXT, Salesforce, Blackbaud CRM, Slate, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Python, R).
  • Strong understanding of fundraising metrics, pipeline management, and campaign reporting.

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or professional certification (CFRE, CASE training, data analytics certification).
  • Experience in a complex university advancement environment.
  • Project management experience.
  • Key Competencies:
  • Strategic and analytical thinking
  • Data literacy and technical acumen
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Change management experience.

Compensation

  • Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices.
  • We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
  • The expected salary for this position is between $90,000 - $113,000 which reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role.

Benefits

  • This position is a fulltime benefits eligible with a 37.5 work schedule.
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
  • Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth

Visa & Work Authorization

  • At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
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