LifeMoves is hiring: Philanthropy Data Analyst in Santa Clara

Join to apply for the Philanthropy Data Analyst role at LifeMoves . About LifeMoves LifeMoves is the largest and most effective provider of interim housing and services for homelessness in Silicon Valley since 1987. Our mission is to end homelessness by providing interim housing, supportive services, and building collaborative partnerships. With over two dozen interim supportive housing communities and more on the way, LifeMoves gives our neighbors experiencing homelessness a temporary place to call home while providing intensive, customized case management through site‑based programs and community outreach. Description The Philanthropy Data Analyst is a strategic partner responsible for harnessing the power of data to guide our fundraising strategy and deepen our donor engagement. This role is pivotal in transforming raw data into actionable intelligence that empowers our Philanthropy team to make informed decisions and, ultimately, advance our mission of ending homelessness. Reporting to the Director of Impact & Learning with a close partnership with the Chief Philanthropy Officer, the analyst will build and manage our data infrastructure, support the organization’s transition to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC), and serve as a key thought partner in developing strategies for sustainable growth. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Advanced Analytics Help develop and oversee a comprehensive data governance strategy to ensure the highest standards of data integrity and hygiene across our fundraising systems. Lead in‑depth analysis of fundraising trends, including donor retention, pipeline health, and campaign performance, to identify key opportunities and risks. Translate complex data into compelling narratives and strategic recommendations for Philanthropy leadership, executive‑level, and board‑level audiences. Design and implement donor segmentation models and prospecting analyses, leveraging wealth screening data and predictive indicators to build a robust donor pipeline. Reporting & Dashboard Management Design, build, and optimize a suite of Salesforce reports and dashboards that provide clear, actionable insights for all levels of the Philanthropy team. Serve as the primary point of contact for ad hoc data requests, providing timely and accurate analysis to support fundraising campaigns, events, and stewardship efforts. Collaborate within the Impact & Learning team to align philanthropy reporting with broader organizational impact metrics, creating a holistic view of our mission's success. System Optimization & Collaboration Lead the Philanthropy team’s perspective as their primary subject matter expert during the migration to Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC). Partner closely with the Senior Salesforce Administrator to continuously optimize CRM functionality for all fundraising activities. Champion data literacy within the Philanthropy department by developing and leading training sessions on reports, dashboards, and data best practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or Associate Degree with 5 years of related experience. A strong commitment to and passion for our organization’s mission to end homelessness. 5+ years of progressive experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or database management, preferably within a nonprofit or philanthropic setting. Deep expertise with Salesforce reporting and dashboards is required; direct experience in Salesforce Nonprofit Cloud (NPC) strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and strategic recommendations for a diverse range of stakeholders. Proven experience in a highly collaborative environment with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Preferred Experience supporting a major Salesforce system migration. Advanced knowledge of fundraising metrics, donor segmentation, and prospect research methodologies. Proficiency with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or R Studio. Competencies Job Knowledge: Understands job duties and performs tasks with accuracy. Commitment to Growth: Demonstrates a self‑less commitment to others on the team and seeks opportunities to contribute at higher levels. Performance Improvement: Sets performance goals, establishes the approach, and creates a learning environment. Time Management and Reliability: Manages workload effectively and meets deadlines. Proactive Collaboration: Actively seeks opportunities to partner with colleagues across teams and functions, shares knowledge, and communicates openly to support collective goals. Supervisory Responsibilities N/A Travel Requirements N/A Physical Demands The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adult professionals. The employee must frequently use hands or fingers and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must frequently stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities this position requires include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Compensation and Benefits This rewarding role offers a competitive annual base salary and an opportunity to participate in the LifeMoves benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer LifeMoves is an equal‑opportunity employer (EOE) committed to building a culturally diverse staff representing the communities we serve. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, physical or mental disability (non‑disqualifying), sexual orientation, membership or non‑membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, lived experiences or any other non‑merit‑based factor. Candidates who are bilingual/bi‑cultural, of color, Native/Indigenous, with disabilities, who identify as LGBTQIA+, or who are members of other marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply. We aim to create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environments where everyone can thrive. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LifeMoves. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the job holder’s responsibility. If you require a disability accommodation during the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 685‑5880. #J-18808-Ljbffr