Senior Analyst, Fundraising Data & Analytics (Contract)

Senior Analyst, Fundraising Data & Analytics (Contract)

Join the Wikimedia Foundation as a Senior Analyst in our Fundraising Data & Analytics team. In this role, you will help drive data-informed decisions that enhance our fundraising strategies. You will work collaboratively with a small team to support our mission of sharing knowledge freely across the globe.

About the Role

This is a one-year contract position that is fully remote. We prefer candidates to be based between UTC−05:00 and UTC+00:00. As part of the fundraising operations team, you will focus on improving the effectiveness of our fundraising efforts while respecting user privacy and transparency.

What You'll Do

• Deliver insights and analysis on global fundraising campaigns and strategic objectives.
• Develop and track key performance indicators across various fundraising channels.
• Collaborate with colleagues in fundraising and finance on multi-year revenue forecasting.
• Provide reporting, statistical analysis, and guidance on A/B testing initiatives.
• Model data upstream of your reporting and analysis, cleaning and transforming it using dbt.
• Peer review teammates’ work to ensure data quality and interpretability.
• Examples of your work may include building donor propensity models and personalizing ask amounts for donors.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Strong background in fundraising analytics, ideally in large, international programs. Experience analyzing digital marketing campaigns is also important.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL for data modeling and analytical queries. Ability to create clear data visualizations in a business intelligence platform. Practical statistical expertise for designing experiments.
• Collaboration: Comfort with code reviews and clear documentation of work. Ability to estimate work accurately and communicate obstacles effectively.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Remote Work: Experience working in a remote environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with open source technologies and communities.

What We Offer

The Wikimedia Foundation is committed to providing a competitive and equitable salary. The anticipated annual pay range for this position for applicants based in the United States is US$ 106,227 to US$ 167,858. The offered pay will depend on various factors, including location and experience. For applicants located outside of the US, the pay range will be adjusted accordingly.

We also offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. The Wikimedia Foundation is a remote-first organization with staff members in over 40 countries.

About the Wikimedia Foundation

The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is to enable everyone to share and access knowledge freely. We are a non-profit organization that relies on donations from millions of individuals worldwide. Our average donation is about $15. We are a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization based in San Francisco, California.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and strive to maintain an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or any other legally protected characteristics.