Junior Data Scientist, DonorSearch
$60-72k
+ Bonus potential
More information about location
Online research tool for non-profits
Job no longer available
Online research tool for non-profits
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$60-72k
+ Bonus potential
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To revolutionize donor engagement through cutting-edge technology and insights.
Role
Who you are
- A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline with a minimum of 3 years of related experience; Master's degree in similar disciplines with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or PhD in similar disciplines
- Broad knowledge in one or more related fields of the following areas: artificial intelligence, quantitative modeling, machine learning, statistics, math, data science and data visualization
- Experience in wide application of principles, theories, basic programming and Artificial Intelligence Techniques and concepts
- Hands on experience in building, testing, operationalizing and maintaining machine learning models
- Extensive knowledge of applicable industry and/or academic practices and standards in software design & development and Computer Science
- Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
- Experience including applied techniques in modern data science and machine learning in production environments
- Expert knowledge of Python & SQL
- Collaborative, team-focused attitude with a strong desire to advance the product and learn new things
- The ability to communicate technical ideas to a non-technical audience
- Self-starter with experience turning ideas into actionable designs
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Eligible to work within the United States
What the job involves
- DonorSearch Ai introduced deep learning and machine learning into the nonprofit sector by building custom models with a robust interactive visualization tool to help organizations fundraise more efficiently
- The Data Scientist will use best-in-class machine learning technologies to develop machine learning algorithms to meet various objectives of fundraising staff
- Builds production-quality, custom predictive models to enhance and expand our core product
- Investigates new data sources, perform statistical analyses, and document findings
- Works with engineering and data vendors to improve the accuracy of our data sources
- Performs analysis on a wide variety of large and disparate datasets using complex techniques
- Creates presentations and data visualizations to effectively communicate results to internal staff and external customers
- Applies and combines current and emerging techniques and tools in novel ways
- Develops and combines complex data analysis techniques and methods for a specific application
- Prepares and aggregates large datasets ML builds and scoring
- Maintains machine learning models and evaluate ongoing performance
- Provides support to DonorSearch Aristotle clients with phases of data discovery, aggregation, delivery, onboarding, and adoption
Our take
DonorSearch is a purpose-driven organization that specializes in aiding clients in their philanthropic endeavours by facilitating the discovery of suitable charitable opportunities.
At the core of DonorSearch's approach lies a dedication to innovation, evident in its use of cutting-edge technology to streamline nonprofit organizations' operations. The introduction of DonorSearch AI in 2021 solidified its role as a leader in premium machine learning solutions, while its breakthrough in making AI/ML accessible to nonprofits of all sizes during 2022 underscored its inclusive and pioneering spirit.
The company's commitment to innovation continues, fostering the growth of advanced visualization tools, electronic screenings, CRM integrations, and data warehousing solutions. With a steadfast focus on providing unparalleled client support, DonorSearch envisions itself as an enduring partner in catalyzing fundraising success for nonprofit organizations across the philanthropic landscape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (1 round)
Mar 2013
$0.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $0.1m
Company HQ
Ellicott City, MD
Leadership
Bill Tedesco
(CEO)Graduated from Penn State University with a MPA in Public Administration. Former CEO of WealthEngine and Executive Vice President of Target America.
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