Associate Vice President, Philanthropy Data – Systems

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and cultivate high-performing teams within CRM, business analysis, data governance, data management, and training areas.

• Establish and oversee comprehensive data governance frameworks across philanthropy to ensure data accuracy, consistency, reliability, and accessibility.

• Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Technology Group and business stakeholders to align philanthropy technology strategies with organizational priorities.

• Drive the strategy, optimization, integration, and long-term development of the CRM and fundraising platform.

• Chair the governance processes for philanthropy data and systems, including prioritization, standards, release readiness, and operational compliance.

• Supervise philanthropy training, user enablement, onboarding, and change management initiatives to boost adoption and data fluency.

• Manage budgets, vendor partnerships, consulting contracts, and technology investments to ensure measurable business outcomes.

• Translate fundraising and operational goals into technology, analytics, and business solutions that foster growth and enhance performance.

• Create executive reports, success metrics, and organizational dashboards to aid in strategic decision-making.

• Influence senior leaders across Philanthropy, Technology, Finance, and Compliance to provide enterprise-ready fundraising capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Operations Management, Information Management, Data Science, or a related discipline.

• Over 10 years of progressive leadership experience in philanthropy operations, development services, data governance, business analysis, fundraising systems, or related areas.

• More than 7 years of people leadership experience with a proven track record in building and developing high-performing teams.

• In-depth understanding of fundraising operations, pipeline development, donor engagement, gift management, and donor-centric cultures.

• Proven experience in leading large-scale operational builds, systems implementations, and organizational transformation projects.

• Expertise in Blackbaud CRM, Salesforce, or comparable enterprise CRM platforms.

• Background in developing and executing data governance, analytics, and business intelligence strategies.

• Strong skills in project management, strategic planning, communication, and stakeholder management.

• Demonstrated success in navigating complex healthcare, academic medicine, higher education, or similarly matrixed environments.

• Ability to influence senior leaders, drive change, and effectively manage cross-functional priorities.

• Dedication to collaboration, operational excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Preferred experience in supporting healthcare philanthropy, academic medical centers, or hospital systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits