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I work in non-profit fundraising. I'm currently looking for a role, but I've worked here for 3 years because I have been able to basically do whatever I want.

I work in non-profit fundraising. I'm currently looking for a role, but I've worked here for 3 years because I have been able to basically do whatever I want. I'm a combination of analyst, data scientist, and marketer. I'm in charge of our appeals, from strategy all the way to the money coming back in house. We have over half a million constituents. It's really great if you are interested in testing. I've sent out mailings where I'm testing 10 or 11 different factors. I've tested basically everything: the size of the font, the weight of the letterhead, the format of the coupon, how the letter is mailed, the dimensions of the envelope, the structure of the ask, etc. Even with the added expense of testing, I've decreased our cost to raise a dollar by over 20 cents. On top of that, I've automated all sorts of processes. At this point, I think my processes save about a man-month per month. So, I have a lot to feel good about, but I'm really being limited on the technology side of things at this point. Biggest barrier is that I haven't quite decided what I want my next step to be at this point. I'm afraid I'll end up with a job with a much narrower focus and get bored.

lincolnq 10y ago
If you're looking for a role, you might want to put contact info in your profile. I certainly looked :)
- Declanomous 10y ago
  Good call. I thought it was possible to message me as long as the email field was filled in. I hadn't put my email in the description because it's my actual name at gmail. I've added it now.
metaphorm 10y ago
you've got a great skillset. I think you could find a similar role at another company where you weren't being limited by a shitty IT department and internal politics.
- Declanomous 10y ago
  Thanks, that's a real confidence boost. My formal education was in biology with an almost minor in computer science. I am a little self-defeating sometimes because I don't have a stats/marketing or CS degree, and a lot of job postings have a relevant degree as a requirement. The IT may be terrible, but I'm very thankful for the opportunity I've had to develop these skills. It's really unfortunate how one or two people can ruin an organization. The rest of the people here are incredibly kind and incredibly driven people.

lincolnq 10y ago

If you're looking for a role, you might want to put contact info in your profile. I certainly looked :)

Declanomous 10y ago
Good call. I thought it was possible to message me as long as the email field was filled in. I hadn't put my email in the description because it's my actual name at gmail. I've added it now.

metaphorm 10y ago

you've got a great skillset. I think you could find a similar role at another company where you weren't being limited by a shitty IT department and internal politics.

Declanomous 10y ago
Thanks, that's a real confidence boost. My formal education was in biology with an almost minor in computer science. I am a little self-defeating sometimes because I don't have a stats/marketing or CS degree, and a lot of job postings have a relevant degree as a requirement. The IT may be terrible, but I'm very thankful for the opportunity I've had to develop these skills. It's really unfortunate how one or two people can ruin an organization. The rest of the people here are incredibly kind and incredibly driven people.