Director of Advancement Operations and Analytics

Position Summary:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• 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.

Analytics & Business Intelligence

• Direct the design of dashboards, predictive models, KPIs, and performance reports that inform fundraising strategy, portfolio management, and donor engagement.

Advancement Systems & Data Management

• Oversee the administration, optimization, and governance of the advancement CRM (e.g., Slate).

Gift & Records Administration

• Provide oversight for accurate, timely gift processing, pledge management, and donor receipts.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor teams across analytics, reporting, operations, gift administration, and prospect research.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or professional certification (CFRE, CASE training, data analytics certification).