Vice President, Data & Insights

International Justice Mission

Vice President of Data & Insights at IJM overseeing fundraising analytics and data strategy for North America. Championing data literacy and evidence-based decision-making while managing a high-performing team.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeVirginia • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute an enterprise data and insights strategy aligned with marketing and fundraising goals;
Serve as a strategic thought partner to executive leadership on data-driven growth opportunities, donor trends, and performance optimization;
Champion a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across North America;
Lead advanced marketing and fundraising analytics to optimize donor acquisition, retention, upgrade, and net revenue across channels including digital, direct mail, events, and major gifts;
Design and implement segmentation, predictive modeling, and personalization strategies to enhance donor engagement and return on investment;
Deliver actionable insights on campaign performance, audience behavior, and emerging opportunities to inform strategic decisions;
Establish standard reporting and dashboards that enable consistent evaluation across fundraising programs and alignment with industry best practices;
Define KPIs and measurement frameworks aligned with marketing and fundraising objectives;
Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives that inform executive and operational decision-making;
Oversee the organization’s data ecosystem, including Salesforce, marketing automation platforms, data warehouses, and analytics tools;
Establish and maintain best practices in data governance, data quality, privacy, and compliance;
Partner with Global Technology Solutions (GTS) and external vendors to ensure scalable, secure, and integrated data solutions;
Evaluate and implement emerging tools in data science, AI, and marketing technology to enhance fundraising performance;
Drive experimentation and A/B testing across campaigns and channels;
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Data & Insights team encompassing business intelligence and analytics, data science and systems, gift processing, and data quality;
Invest in team development, diversity, continuous learning, and effective cross-functional collaboration;
Manage the Data & Insights budget and contribute to North America regional leadership strategy;
Ensure CRM data integrity and compliance in alignment with finance requirements, annual audit standards, and US and Canada statutory regulations;
Optimize gift processing protocols, forecasting, and budget processes to ensure accurate and reliable projections;
Interview, hire, onboard, and coach staff while coordinating team workload, priorities, and delivery;
Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
At least 12 years of progressive professional experience, ideally in nonprofit advancement with a background in fundraising analytics, reporting, and prospect development
At least 5 years of senior leadership experience with direct personnel management responsibilities
Demonstrated expertise in business intelligence, data analytics, reporting, and performance measurement
Strong experience with Salesforce reporting and analytics tools, with Tableau experience strongly preferred
Experience overseeing enterprise data infrastructure, governance, quality, and hygiene
Knowledge of US and Canada fundraising, prospect management principles, and ethics
Knowledge of US and Canada data privacy regulations and nonprofit compliance requirements
Experience working with remote, distributed, and cross-cultural teams
Proven ability to successfully manage, motivate, mentor, and retain highly skilled analytics and prospect development staff
Mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles’ Creed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits
Monthly commuter and parking benefits in the DC metro area
Retirement benefit options
Paid leave starting at 23 days
12 holidays (plus early release the day prior)
Daily, quarterly, and annual community spiritual formation
Robust staff care resources

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsdata sciencebusiness intelligencereportingperformance measurementpredictive modelingsegmentationA/B testingdata governancedata quality

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentcross-functional collaborationmentoringcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingdata literacydecision-makingmotivation