Associate Director, Prospect Analytics and Reporting

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Position Information

Job Category Professional/Administrative

Position Title Associate Director, Prospect Analytics and Reporting

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Division Office of Advancement

Department Prospect Management and Research

Work Arrangement type Remote – may work fully from an approved remote location within designated states/regions. Occasional travel to campus/office may be required.

Hiring Wage/Salary Range $70,000-$73,500

Professional Experience/ Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-level analytics role, with at least 3 years in a fundraising or non-profit environment.

• Proven ability to present to senior level leadership, turning raw numbers into a strategic narrative, and providing digestible narratives for those unfamiliar with complex data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in statistical tools, Tableau, Power BI, advanced SQL preferred.

Education

A Bachelor’s in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or a related quantitative field.

Certifications

Offer Determination

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements

Other Information

Position provides for the opportunity to work remotely from CT, GA, MA, NJ, OH, PA, RI, VA, TX, and NY without relocation. Work requires collaboration with other team members during standard business hours and will be required to report to our Hamilton, NY campus for meetings and events. It is expected that remote employees will attend on campus Division Meetings four times a year as well as staff Reunion yearly. It is expected that remote employees will make every effort to engage in the life of the university, which may include attending campus events such as homecoming, ACI weekend, family weekend and commencement.

Remote arrangements such as this are reviewed annually and based on performance.

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page (https://www.colgate.edu/about/campus-services-and-resources/colgate-employee-benefits) .

Department Statement

Accountabilities

This position serves as the primary architect of the university’s fundraising intelligence. This role focuses on high-level data modeling, analytics, and executive level reporting/data visualizations to identify growth opportunities and provide the strategic roadmap for the advancement team, as well as the data partner for frontline fundraiser metrics and portfolio management.

Core accountabilities:

Advanced Prospect Analytics & Innovative Data Intelligence (60%)

• Lead Generation & Data Mining: Proactively identify untapped donor pools using cluster analysis and behavioral data (e.g., event attendance, digital engagement, and giving patterns).

• Visualization & Dashboards: Design and own the suite of interactive dashboards (Tableau/Power BI) used by senior leadership to track institutional KPIs.

• Environmental Scanning: Analyze external economic trends and philanthropic data to forecast long-term giving potential, and apply these trends to internal data analyses.

• Utilize AI-powered tools and other advanced/emerging technologies to improve workflows and data insights.

• Lead the integration of appropriate emerging technologies-including AI and advanced visualization-into department workflows to increase the efficiency and depth of prospect discovery.

Executive Level Reporting & Leadership Presentation (25%)

• Strategic Briefings: Translate complex datasets into clear, “board-ready” presentations for the VP of Advancement and other senior leadership.

• Campaign Analysis: Act as the lead analyst for the campaign, providing feasibility data and progress-to-goal visualizations.

• Present data findings at relevant meetings to drive a culture of data-informed decision-making.

• Ethical Data Stewardship: Maintain rigorous standards for donor privacy and data security, ensuring all lead generation and behavioral tracking comply with institutional policies and regional regulations (e.g., GDPR , CCPA ). Serve as a champion for the “ethical use of data,” balancing data discovery with the protection of donor trust and the university’s reputation.

Strategic Portfolio Consultation (15%)

• Portfolio Health Metrics: Partner with frontline fundraisers to identify areas of potential within their portfolios, provide monthly audit reviews based on CRM data, and identify potential prospects for evolving university initiatives.

• Targeted Strategy Sessions: Conduct quarterly, data-focused reviews with the Director to suggest “re-tiering” or shifts in portfolio focus based on analytics.

• Policy Guidance: Advise on relationship management protocols based on data trends and internal written policies (e.g., recommending a maximum “time-in-stage” based on historical success rates).

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 2026S043Posting

Temporary No

Work Schedule

Job Open Date 06/12/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at [email protected].

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Applicant Documents

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• Resume

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