Senior Fundraising Analyst (Data Pipelines and Advanced Analytics) (Remote/Hybrid)

Job Description

About Us:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Core to our philosophy is how we think of our capital and its risk profile relative to other stakeholders in the drug development pipeline. We work aggressively to de-risk various therapeutic strategies and tools in the hopes of building a robust pipeline of new treatments for patients. In order to achieve our mission of finding a cure for PD it is critical that we engage with, and bring together, members of the PD community including researchers, physicians, health professionals and most important, people with Parkinson’s and their families.

We believe that to find a cure for PD as quickly as possible, our capital needs to push research forward today—we therefore deliberately hold no endowment or excessive reserves. We instead seek to deploy funds raised as quickly and wisely as possible. MJFF raises over $100 million annually. Today, the Foundation has approximately 300 full-time employees. We offer a collegial and collaborative environment where optimistic problem-solvers and entrepreneurial, resourceful individuals can thrive and make a tangible difference for millions of people living with Parkinson’s disease.

Position Summary:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Senior Fundraising Analyst position in the Fundraising Strategy & Operations (“FSO”) department. FSO drives revenue growth by optimizing fundraising efforts through growth strategy, data insights, streamlined technology and process management and campaign support. This department is integral in helping the Foundation scale its mission through an expanded revenue base. As a key component of FSO, the Fundraising Analytics team manages the backend data warehouse and pipeline, ensures data governance and provides strategic data support through reporting and advanced analytics.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising Analytics, this position plays a key role in advancing data-driven fundraising strategy by designing, maintaining and optimizing scalable analytics solutions. This role partners closely with the Technology team and cross-functional Analytics groups to migrate and enhance data pipelines on AWS, ensuring strong data quality, reliability and reporting consistency. Leveraging advanced analytical techniques, this role develops complex SQL queries across multiple data sources to generate actionable insights and deliver robust reporting that supports strategic decision-making. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across functions throughout the foundation and contribute highly visible work with meaningful organizational impact.

This position can be based anywhere in the U.S. and will be expected to work east coast hours (standard business hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable revenue metrics, reports, dashboards and other data solutions for fundraising team, diving deep into business trends and performance across multiple revenue programs and initiatives
• Partner closely with Data Systems and cross-functional Analytics teams to migrate existing fundraising data pipelines to AWS, including auditing current ETL processes to identify opportunities for optimization, performance improvement and simplification
• Support the design and maintenance of data dictionaries and lead the transition of downstream reporting and analytics to leverage AWS-based datasets and services
• Apply advanced analytical techniques to analyze complex datasets from multiple sources, generating actionable insights and developing data-driven solutions to inform fundraising decision-making. Monitor and review BI platform outputs to ensure accuracy, consistency and usability across stakeholders
• Develop and maintain complex SQL queries and data transformations to support data pipelines, ensure data integrity and enable consistent reporting across business units and analytical systems
• Lead data science initiatives and exploratory analyses, including the development, testing, validation and performance tuning of predictive models that inform fundraising strategy, forecasting, and portfolio management
• Collaborate closely with Technology and Analytics partners across the org to implement data governance and analytics center of excellence
• Communicate and present analytical findings, insights and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable narratives that support strategic decision-making

Qualifications and Skills:

• Relevant experience in Data Science, Analytics, Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, or Consulting with measurable success and achievement
• Experience building customized and interactive dashboards with BI tools such as Tableau, Domo, Looker, etc.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS, including services such as S3, Redshift, Athena, etc.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to think critically, creatively and strategically
• Proven commitment to data hygiene, project management and customer service
• Proficiency in SQL and experience working with rationale database; experience with Python, R, SPSS and other scripting languages a plus
• Experience with CRM, especially Salesforce, a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex analytics to both experts and novices
• Strong organizational skills: keen multi-tasker able to support diverse teams
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 15+ options for medical insurance (with the Foundation paying 90 percent of the premiums)
• Competitive dental and vision plans
• 401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer paid life and disability insurance
• 18 Vacation Days; 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2 p.m.) and a summer holiday week over July 4
• Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. The Foundation provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

Applications will be received until this position is filled.