Foundation Assistant & Donor Analyst
Dayton, OH
Posted 4 months ago
Job Description
What You Need to Know about the Foundation Assistant & Donor Analyst Role:
- This is a full time role with the hours of 8:30AM-5PM.
- This position is based out of Dayton, Ohio.
Job Summary/Purpose
The Foundation Assistant & Donor Analyst serves a dual role supporting the President of the Foundation while driving data-informed fundraising strategy through prospect intelligence, analytics, and portfolio management.
This position plays a critical role in shaping strategy through prospect intelligence, data analysis, and portfolio, while also supporting planned giving efforts and ensuring the effective operation of the President’s office.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- 3–5 years of experience in prospect research, data analysis, development operations, or a related field
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into actionable strategies
- Experience with donor databases/CRM systems and reporting tools (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Kindsight; FreeWill, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel or similar data analysis tools; experience with data visualization tools is a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information
- Familiarity with planned giving concepts is a plus
Key Responsibilities
Executive Support (Approximately 35–45%)
- Provide high-level administrative support to the President, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
- Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, and executive briefings
- Serve as a liaison between the President and board members, donors, and external partners
- Manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Support strategic initiatives and special projects led by the President
Prospect Intelligence & Analytics (Approximately 35–45%)
- Partner with development leadership to shape fundraising strategy through data analysis, prospect identification, and pipeline management
- Conduct advanced research and analysis on individuals, foundations, and corporations to evaluate giving capacity, philanthropic inclination, and engagement readiness
- Develop high-quality prospect profiles, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations for donor engagement
- Manage the full prospect lifecycle within the donor database, ensuring accurate tracking of identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship stages
- Analyze and monitor development officers’ portfolios, including performance metrics, prospect movement, and portfolio balance
- Provide recommendations on portfolio optimization, prospect assignment, and resource allocation
- Design and generate reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support leadership decision-making
- Train and support staff in effective use of CRM systems, prospect management tools, and data best practices
- Ensure data integrity, consistency, and adherence to prospect management policies
Planned Giving & Donor Support (Approximately 15–25%)
- Identify and research prospects with strong potential for planned or legacy gifts
- Maintain and organize estate gift documentation, including bequests, trusts, and beneficiary designations
- Track and manage planned giving expectancies in the donor database
- Respond to donor inquiries regarding tax-efficient and legacy giving options, providing general
information and coordinating with professional advisors as appropriate
- Assist in the creation of planned giving materials and donor communications
- Collaborate with development staff on cultivation and stewardship strategies for legacy donors
Benefits & Perks: your health and happiness matters! We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401k with 5% employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Preparation for certification and pay incentive on Hospice certification achievement
- Scrubs provided at initial onboarding
- Mileage reimbursement
- Organizational preceptor to assist with orientation and ongoing education
- Educational programs geared toward career advancement
- Career growth
Ohio’s Hospice is a partnership of mission-driven, not-for-profit hospices in Ohio committed to a shared vision of strengthening and preserving community based hospices. Members of Ohio’s Hospice share the values of: • Providing a patient atmosphere of hospitality, respect and caring • Attending to the social, physical, and spiritual needs of each person we are privileged to serve • Preserving and enhancing patient dignity • Celebrating the life of each individual we serve • Reducing unnecessary suffering in the communities we serve
