Advancement Database Manager

The Greenwich Country Day School seeks an Advancement Database Manager, to be an integral part of the Development and Alumni Relations team, with primary responsibility for the school’s Raiser’s Edge database, using it to its fullest capabilities for research and reporting.

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Manage all aspects of Raiser’s Edge database, Financial Edge, and Blackbaud Net Community information systems, maintaining accuracy and integrity and performing continuous updates and corrections as needed
• Receive and enter all gifts into database with appropriate coding
• Facilitate and accurately record the gift acknowledgement process
• Assist in creating, updating and managing Blackbaud Net Community websites
• Maintain donor stewardship and process online donations through Online Express
• Manage the department’s hard copy and electronic donation files
• Manage check, credit card, stock and online donation processes
• Convey cash, check and credit card receipts to Finance Office on a timely basis
• Complete monthly reconciliation reports and work closely with Finance Office to ensure accurate and timely recording of fundraising income and expenses
• Work with Finance Office to ensure compliance with IRS regulations
  Provide data and support to Finance Office for annual audit
• Process and track all department invoices against department budget and provide monthly expense report
• Create records for all constituent families
• Provide ongoing end-user training and support
• Manage data transfer between InResonance and Raiser’s Edge platforms
• Provide data for reporting on prospects, donors, alumni, giving and events as well as status of appeals, campaigns, annual fund and alumni relations management
• Create all queries, reports and lists needed to support Development activities of the Development and Alumni Relations office
• Occasional evening and/or weekend availability for ‘day of’ special event support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum 5 years experience administering relational database management systems (RDBMS) and other information systems in an educational or non-profit environment
• Skill in strategic database segmentation
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports in Prospect/Events/Tribute modules in Raiser’s Edge
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Google Suite, Excel
• Experience in alumni relations, annual giving, capital campaigns, special events and/or constituent relations preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• High level of organization and ability to prioritize tasks
• Extraordinary attention to detail

With an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity, GCDS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, gender, or other characteristic.

Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to
Susan Khanna
Director of Recruitment and Outreach
HR@gcds.net