Philanthropy Business Analyst

About the Art Institute of Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago shares its singular collections with our city and the world. We collect, care for, and interpret works of art across time, cultures, geographies, and identities. We are a place of gathering and learning, committed to fostering an inclusive understanding of human creativity.

About the Department

The Enterprise Software and Analytics team supports the institution by guiding the strategy, implementation, and maintenance of its enterprise applications. The team leads the data and analytics functions, helping departments make informed, mission‑aligned decisions. They also consult to ensure systems work together effectively, supporting smooth functionality, thoughtful integration, and a strong foundation for future growth.

Position Summary

The Philanthropy Business Analyst provides analytic support and strategic insights for the Philanthropy department. You work across teams to help colleagues understand and use data effectively, translating departmental goals into clear reporting, visualizations, and tools that support decision‑making. Your work guides goal setting, progress measurement, prospect management, pipeline development, and fundraising projections. You also develop and maintain analytic tools, data visualizations, and reports that help the department work more efficiently and strategically.

Responsibilities

• Strategically envisions and leads a holistic philanthropy reporting ecosystem, including systemized reports, data visualizations, and internally developed data warehouses. Topics include business processes, KPI tracking, and relationship management.
• Supports the Philanthropy department by extracting specialized datasets that contribute to business analysis and efficiency gains.
• Works with Philanthropy leadership to set team and officer goals, visualize those goals, and track progress through completion.
• Partners with Philanthropy on CRM system testing, conversion, and ongoing processes.
• Supports the design, execution, and evaluation of real‑world experiments.
• Performs additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years of analytics experience required.
• Background in non-profit, museum, or higher education environments preferred.
• Experience with data visualization software (such as Tableau), ETL tools (such as Alteryx), SQL, CRM systems (such as Salesforce and Kindsight Ascend), and report‑writing tools.
• Strong understanding of data structure concepts and theory.
• Ability to translate departmental goals and strategies into meaningful reports, analytics, and data visualizations.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Natural curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and partner effectively with department leadership. 

Compensation & Benefits

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• Hiring Range: $60,000-$75,000

The expected hiring range is an estimated amount for positions based on the grade. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related reasons. 

• Benefits        
• PTO Overview
• Job Classification: Exempt
• Employment Category: Full time staff
• Grade Level: 8

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