Manager, Advancement Data & Operations at BEAM| Salesforce & fundraising analytics | $71.5K–$88K

Data systems and analytics are becoming essential in modern nonprofit fundraising, especially for organizations focused on educational equity and STEM access. The Manager, Advancement Data & Operations role at The Art of Problem Solving Initiative reflects this shift, combining Salesforce expertise, data analysis, and operational leadership to support large-scale fundraising efforts.

This remote position is designed for professionals who are skilled in relational databases, data strategy, and cross-functional collaboration within nonprofit environments.

About The Art of Problem Solving Initiative

The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to high-quality mathematics and STEM education for students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

The organization focuses on:

• Strengthening STEM learning pathways
• Supporting students in advanced mathematics
• Expanding educational equity
• Building long-term student success in STEM fields
• Raising funds to support educational programming

Its advancement team plays a key role in sustaining these initiatives through donor engagement and fundraising operations.

Role Overview: Manager, Advancement Data & Operations

This position sits at the intersection of fundraising strategy, data infrastructure, and operational execution. The role is not purely technical—it requires strong analytical thinking and deep understanding of nonprofit fundraising workflows.

Core Purpose of the Role

The manager is responsible for:

• Managing Salesforce-based fundraising systems
• Ensuring data integrity and accuracy
• Supporting fundraising strategy with analytics
• Improving operational workflows
• Coordinating cross-team data systems
• Enabling data-driven decision-making

Key Responsibilities

The role is divided into three major functional areas: data strategy, analytics, and operations.

Salesforce Data Management & Strategy (Core Function)

The largest portion of the role focuses on Salesforce systems used for fundraising operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing Salesforce improvement strategies aligned with fundraising goals
• Collaborating with technical teams on system implementation
• Identifying gaps in Salesforce usage
• Building dashboards and reporting tools
• Maintaining donor database integrity
• Managing gift processing and reconciliation
• Conducting data audits and cleanups
• Training staff on Salesforce usage

The role also includes overseeing fiscal year processes such as:

• Donor acknowledgements
• Year-end reporting cleanups
• Opportunity tracking and updates
• Donation reconciliation with finance systems

Data Analysis and Fundraising Insights

A major part of the position involves turning raw fundraising data into actionable insights.

The manager will:

• Query and analyze donor data
• Identify fundraising trends and patterns
• Build performance dashboards
• Recommend strategies to improve fundraising efficiency
• Support goal tracking across the advancement team

This makes the role highly analytical and strategic, not just administrative.

Operational Leadership and Systems Management

Beyond data, the role also includes operational responsibilities that support the fundraising team’s efficiency.

Key duties include:

• Designing and documenting internal workflows
• Improving operational systems and processes
• Evaluating new tools and platforms
• Managing vendor relationships
• Supporting cross-department coordination (Finance, IT, Advancement)
• Ensuring adoption of operational tools

This ensures that fundraising operations remain scalable and efficient.

Corporate Partner Management

The role also supports external fundraising relationships.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing corporate partner commitments
• Coordinating scholarship and stipend programs
• Ensuring timely fulfillment of donor agreements
• Supporting recipient communication materials
• Collaborating with finance teams on payments

Required Skills and Qualifications

This role requires a mix of technical, analytical, and nonprofit operational experience.

Required Experience

Candidates should have:

• At least 3 years of relational database experience
• Salesforce experience (preferred)
• Experience analyzing and interpreting data (2+ years)
• Cross-functional technical collaboration experience
• Operational workflow design experience

Core Skill Requirements

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong data and systems thinking
• Ability to manage complex projects
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to translate technical data into insights
• Experience working with messy real-world data
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Preferred Experience

Additional advantages include:

• Nonprofit fundraising experience
• Experience with Salesforce Nonprofit Success Pack
• Knowledge of STEM education systems
• Data visualization or segmentation experience
• Revenue operations or fundraising analytics background

Salary and Benefits

The role offers competitive nonprofit compensation and strong employee benefits.

Compensation

• Salary range: $71,500 – $88,000 annually

Benefits Include

• Flexible working hours
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and annual leave
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Student loan reimbursement
• Professional development allowance ($1,500/year)
• Commuter benefits (pre-tax options)

Why This Role Matters

This position is particularly important because it supports fundraising systems that directly fund educational equity programs in STEM fields.

Key Impact Areas

• Supporting students in mathematics and STEM
• Strengthening donor relationships
• Improving nonprofit fundraising efficiency
• Enhancing data-driven decision-making
• Expanding educational access for underrepresented students

Final Thoughts

The Manager, Advancement Data & Operations role at The Art of Problem Solving Initiative is a strong opportunity for professionals who enjoy combining data analysis, systems thinking, and nonprofit impact work.

It is best suited for individuals who are comfortable working with Salesforce, interpreting complex datasets, and improving operational systems that directly support fundraising success and educational equity initiatives.

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