About Blackbaud:

At Blackbaud, we’re here to help good take over. We lead uniquely at the intersection point of technology and social good, providing cloud software, services, expertise, and data intelligence that empowers and connects people to drive impact for social good. We serve the entire social good community, which includes nonprofits, higher education institutions, K-12 schools, healthcare organizations, faith communities, arts and cultural organizations, foundations, companies, and the individual change agents who support them. With millions of users in 100+ countries, our vision is to power an Ecosystem of Good® that builds a better world.  Our customers are passionate about making the world a better place, and we’re inspired by the opportunity to help them raise resources, deliver programs, manage operations, and understand their outcomes.  

Job Description

Blackbaud’s Target Analytics is seeking a Principal Consultant to join our team.  The ideal candidate is highly inquisitive and analytical, an exceptional communicator, a proven presenter, goal oriented and is comfortable working on unstructured projects to drive results.  This is a great opportunity to leverage your experience applying data and analytics to the development field and to work collaboratively with clients to help them improve their fundraising programs.

In this role, you will use your experience to guide client engagements specifically related to effectively utilizing data and analytics.  Flexibility and adaptability are key, as is the ability to distill and prioritize large amounts of data into meaningful application.  Some of your clients will be among the largest and most sophisticated in the country, looking to use raw data to build their own analytics programs.  Other clients will be smaller shops, looking to leverage Target Analytics solutions, modeling and wealth screening services for the first time.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate expertise and have an understanding of key development functions including:  prospect research, direct mail, annual giving, major giving, planning giving, constituent data management, and management reporting/business intelligence.   They must have a passion for the non-profit industry, be customer focused and have an aptitude for data analysis, visualization and management.

Responsibilities Include

• Deliver Target Analytics service offerings in a client-facing environment
• Lead presentations, strategic planning sessions and collaborative meetings with clients
• Build and maintain strong partner relationships with clients
• Responsible for the achievement of budgeted utilization targets as they relate to the revenue and profitability of Target Analytics
• Support the sales division by serving as a subject matter expert to drive business development
• Provide feedback to product development to innovate new service offerings, introduce new product features, or request enhancements to existing functionality as learned in the field and which address market needs
• Participate in conferences and thought leadership activities as required
• Work collaboratively in a team environment to meet team goals and objectives yet be independent and self-motivated

Requirements

•            BA/BS degree from an accredited four-year college or university

•            10 years of experience in a Development or Fundraising environment; consulting experience preferred

•            Comfort with data analysis and varying software products; Raiser’s Edge & ResearchPoint experience strongly preferred

•            Strong presentation skills with both small and large groups & to diverse audiences at various skill levels

•            Proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

•            Exceptional customer service skills

•            Ability to travel up to 50%

Why you'll want to come work here:

• Our benefits are unmatched.   Not only do we offer competitive salaries, 4 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and 401K match, we also provide endless community involvement opportunities to encourage our employees to give back, through our CSR programs like gift matching and volunteer for vacation.
• Blackbaud has been named to Forbes America's Best Employers for Diversity 2019, Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employer 2019, and AnitaB.org's Top Companies for Women Technologists 2018, we are rapidly growing and offer incredible opportunity for career advancement!
• We understand that people thrive in a culture focused on teamwork and purpose.  That's why Blackbaud offers a tremendous company culture, encouraging open, collaborative working environments in all of our offices around the world, including; North America, Australia, the United Kingdom and Costa Rica.  
• We have proven that we are one of the best technology companies to work for.  Blackbaud has been ranked Best Technology Company in Charleston, SC for the fourth year in a row, and ranked by BuiltIn Austin as one of the Best Places to Work in Austin, TX.

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Blackbaud is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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