Database Manager

Job Level
Mid-level position
Job Category
Administrator / Manager (of network or database)
Sector
  • Systems / Operations
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
  • Data / Database

Job Summary: 

The Development Associate: Database Manager is responsible for maintaining and managing the donor database and all related responsibilities, and assists the department in all development and advancement efforts.  

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and update all constituents on a daily basis in Raiser’s Edge
  • Implement data entry standards and processes in coordination with the Admissions Department, Marketing/Communications, Registrar and information technology team
  • Manage processing, recording and acknowledgement of donations
  • Prepare gift acknowledgement letters and mailings
  • Manage all yearly data rollover and importing of new constituents into Raiser’s Edge
  • Enter donor contact reports and notes, including follow-up items
  • Generate weekly, monthly and/or annual financial and analytical reports as needed for the Head of School, Board of Trustees, Development Department, etc.
  • Assist with producing donor reports for all funds and campaigns
  • Assist with production of necessary materials for annual campaigns, events, projects, and publications
  • Oversee Matching Gifts program
  • Prepare and mail pledge reminders and invoices
  • Coordinate and manage the Faculty/Staff Scholar annual appeal
  • In conjunction with other Development Associates, manage online giving, recording and reporting of gifts
  • Reconcile donations with the Business Office on a monthly basis
  • Assist as needed for special events and department projects
  • Provide ongoing support for development and advancement program as needed 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree with at least two years of work experience in related field
  • Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • A self-starter, extremely detail-oriented and able to multi-task
  • Must be an expert in Raiser’s Edge and Microsoft Excel
  • Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office products and merging
  • Knowledge of GoogleApps (especially GoogleForms & GoogleSheets)
  • Knowledge of Blackbaud’s “On” products and Crystal Reports a plus