Development Data Associate

Job Description

Development Data Associate
Remote Worker - N/A
Reports to: Director of Data Management

Position Overview

The Development Data Associate supports the Development Office by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and availability of actionable, insight-driven donor data. This role contributes to driving data alignment, enhancing data systems, and reinforcing a culture of data-informed decision-making, while supporting the effective operation of development systems and processes.

Reporting to the Director of Data Management, this role is responsible for advancing data quality, reporting, and operational workflows, including testing, quality assurance, and implementation of development-related initiatives. The Associate delivers timely, segmented donor reports that equip Development teams to evaluate engagement, assess giving trends, and manage portfolio performance across the territory.

The Associate plays a key role in advancing the Collaborative Development Alignment Project, a five-year strategic organizational initiative. This includes contributing to the standardization of data practices, strengthening reporting consistency, and ensuring that donor insights are reliable, scalable, and decision-ready across the broader spiritual family.

This position is ideal for an individual who demonstrates analytical rigor, systems thinking, and attention to detail, who is motivated to advance fundraising effectiveness and mission impact through data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities
Data Management

Maintain and enhance donor records within the CRM system to ensure data integrity and long-term usability
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness across development databases through proactive data governance practices
Execute data imports, exports, and record reconciliation with a high degree of precision
Conduct regular data audits and lead data clean-up initiatives to uphold data quality standards
Support gift entry verification and donation reconciliation processes
Support mailing list generation, segmentation, and data preparation for donor communications
Coordinate and fulfill data needs for fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events
Contribute to prospect research and donor analytics to inform development strategy

Reporting & Analytics
Develop and deliver recurring and ad hoc reports and dashboards for leadership and Development teams
Generate segmented, insight-driven donor analyses, including giving history, engagement patterns, and trend identification across the broader spiritual family
Monitor and analyze fundraising performance metrics, donor behavior, and campaign effectiveness
Prepare and synthesize data for leadership presentations and strategic planning efforts

Collaborative Development Alignment Project Support
Execute data imports, record reconciliation and validation
Help test data integrations, reporting structures, and alignment workflows as they are implemented
Assist in validating donor data consistency across apostolates, territories, and development systems
Provide operational support during rollout of new alignment tools, processes, and reporting structures
Help document processes and identify data issues or improvements as alignment initiatives evolve
Generate timely segmented reports on donors, including giving history, engagement, and trends across the broader spiritual family for the Development Alignment Restructure

Systems & Process Improvement
Collaborate with the Director of Data Management to evaluate and enhance development systems and workflows
Support the development and documentation of data standards, governance practices, and reporting protocols
Contribute to the implementation and optimization of new tools and system integrations
Identify and drive opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and effectiveness in development operations

Work Location
This position is fully remote, with the expectation that the employee will effectively collaborate with team members across multiple locations and time zones.

Travel Expectations
This role may require limited travel (approximately 10 - 15%), primarily to support development alignment initiatives, team meetings, training sessions, or internal planning gatherings.

Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience.

Benefits include:
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement plan participation
Paid vacation and holidays
Professional development opportunities
Mission-driven work environment focused on faith, service, and impact
Mission & Faith Alignment

Candidates should have an appreciation for and alignment with the mission and values of the organization and its apostolic work. The ideal candidate will be motivated by contributing their professional skills to support Regnum Christi's mission-driven initiatives that advance faith formation, evangelization, and apostolic service.

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, wage expectations and a meaningful cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest in the role here.

Requirements - Qualifications

Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Comfort working with databases and data systems
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Bonterra, etc.)
Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or other reporting tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Preferred
Experience in development, nonprofit fundraising, or donor databases
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.)

Key Competencies
Data accuracy and integrity
Analytical thinking
Process improvement mindset
Collaboration with development and mission teams
Discretion with confidential donor information

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a resume, wage expectations and a meaningful cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest in the role here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/4114322/The-Legion-of-Christ-Incorporated/Development-Data-Associate

About the Employer

This role contributes to driving data alignment, enhancing data systems, and reinforcing a culture of data-informed decision-making, while supporting the effective operation of development systems and processes.