Development Database Specialist
Development Database Specialist
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Job Description
The Database Specialist is the backbone of data and gift management operations within the Development team at KIPP Texas Public Schools. This individual ensures the accuracy integrity and accessibility of fundraising data across the organizationsupporting donor stewardship gift processing and campaign success. With deep expertise in Raisers Edge the Database Specialist manages all aspects of gift entry and acknowledgement coordinates donor communications lists and produces reports that inform strategy and strengthen fundraising performance. This role requires a detailoriented techsavvy professional who thrives in a missiondriven environment and brings a commitment to operational excellence and datainformed philanthropy.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Data and Gift Management
Process all donations and pledges in Raisers Edge ensuring timely and accurate data entry.
Generate and send acknowledgment letters and tax receipts in alignment with donor stewardship timelines.
Maintain data integrity by conducting regular audits and following established data entry protocols.
Manage monthly reconciliation of fundraising data with Finance to ensure
accurate reporting.
Reporting and Analytics
Create and run queries reports and exports to support Development staff in tracking campaign performance donor pipelines and fundraising goals.
Support the analysis and visualization of donor data to inform strategic decisionmaking.
Maintain dashboards and donor lists for prospecting stewardship and engagement.
Communications and Mailing Support
Serve as the point of contact for list management for mailings newsletters donor updates and ecommunications.
Collaborate with the Events and Communications teams to support pre and postevent communications and followups.
Platform and System Coordination
Manage thirdparty giving platforms to ensure that gifts are processed coded and acknowledged appropriately.
Coordinate with IT and Raisers Edge support to resolve technical issues implement upgrades and optimize functionality.
CrossTeam Support and Special Projects
Partner with development team members on donor engagement strategies and campaigns.
Provide data support for fundraising events including guest lists nametags and registration support.
Execute additional database and operational tasks as assigned by the Director of Development Operations.
Qualifications :
Education and Knowledge
Associates degree required; Bachelors degree preferred.
Minimum 2 years of experience in a nonprofit or fundraising environment.
Proficiency in Raisers Edge is required.
Familiarity with fundraising platforms online giving tools and donor management best practices.
Skills and Abilities
Exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to handle confidential donor information with integrity and discretion.
Comfortable working independently and managing multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel Outlook and Word).
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Considerable time spent at a desk using a computer/laptop.
Ability to use standard office equipment such as computers printers scanners and phones.
Must be able to communicate effectively in person and via telephone email or video conferencing.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel to various locations travel time approximately 10%.
Additional Information :
KIPP provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
