Generosity Research Analyst

The Generosity Research Analyst is responsible for partnering with the YouVersion Development team to establish overall goals and strategies to increase support and engagement with YouVersion. This role collaborates with Development Leadership and Relationship Managers to determine the capacity of current and potential opportunities. This role exhibits independent discretion in proactively identifying viable individual and foundation-based opportunities, ensuring that appropriate research and analysis is done to make an informed presentation. The Analyst manages the process of preparing development research for foundations and other opportunities, utilizing their experience and unique skillset to deliver outcomes that align with the direction of their team to further Life.Church’s mission and to reach people for Christ. 

At YouVersion, our vision is to take God’s Word to everyone, everywhere, every day, and the Generosity Research Analyst plays a crucial role in expanding that impact. This role is about more than research—it’s about uncovering opportunities that connect people and foundations with the transformative work of YouVersion.

Partnering with Development Leadership and Relationship Managers, the Analyst helps shape strategies that inspire greater engagement and support. By proactively identifying new possibilities and analyzing capacity, they provide insight that guides meaningful partnerships. Their expertise ensures that every opportunity is backed by informed research, ultimately strengthening the mission of YouVersion.

Guided by faith and a passion for strategic impact, the Generosity Research Analyst helps turn possibilities into action—empowering people to invest in life-changing ministry.

• Prepare and analyze current opportunities through research.
• Implement a comprehensive opportunity identification program that identifies, rates, and recommends opportunities for YouVersion across all lanes of generosity.
• Implement a comprehensive program of quality research(biographic, financial, and philanthropic) to support cultivation and solicitation activity by Development Team, Program staff, and volunteers as appropriate.
• Proactively oversee giving alerts and other donor research tools to keep the Development Team up to date on active opportunities.
• Provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of active opportunities and movement to drive strategic planning across Development, including modeling and donor journey analytics.
• Develop and implement processes, policies and standards for excellent development research.
• Manage the assignment and reassignment of individual relationships to ensure that donor care activity is managed successfully through the donor care lifecycle.
• Lead portfolio review meetings and assist Donor Relationship Managers in developing tailored engagement strategies.
• Collaborate with team to make recommendations for database modifications needed to support effective reporting and analysis.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to implement innovative strategies that enhance efficiency and streamline processes.

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.
• Effective presentation skills to clearly present concise and meaningful information.
• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
• Familiarity with software such as iWave, Hubspot, Foundation Directory Online, WealthEngine, DonorSearch required.
• Understanding of and competency with the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement(APRA) Basic and Advanced Skill Sets.

Benefits We Offer

・ Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

・ Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

・ Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

・ Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

・ Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

・ Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

・ Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

・ $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

・ Casual dress and work environment.

・ And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. 

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.