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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
ABOUT US The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a non-profit institution dedicated to the conservation and research of the Sonoran Desert region with the goal of making the Sonoran Desert accessible, understandable and valued. We are a fusion experience zoo, botanical garden, aquarium, art gallery, natural history museum, and research institute. The Association of Zoos & Aquariums has recognized the Desert Museum for over 25 years of continuous accreditation. The mission of the Arizona-Sonora Dese
Donor Data Specialist
Join the Adventure at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum!
Are you ready to embark on a wild journey with a team that''s as passionate about the desert''s wonders as you are? The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is seeking a motivated, driven, and collaborative individual to join our Philanthropy team as a Donor Data Specialist.
Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Be prepared to include at least two professional references while applying. Please understand that if offered a position, you will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen as a final condition of employment.
Job Title: Donor Data Specialist
Department: Philanthropy
Reports To: Director of Philanthropy
Compensation: Anticipated Starting Salary $42,457 - $47,174 per year, plus a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, FSA, HRA, 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, personal business, sick leave, and vacation.
Summary:
The Donor Data Specialist works under the direction of the Director of Philanthropy and is a key member of the Philanthropy and Development Team. This position executes administrative, clerical, database and donor service functions of ASDM''s Philanthropy office by performing the following duties: processing of donations and donor acknowledgement, data recording and tracking, database clean up, responsibility for financial reporting, and mail list coordination and extraction. The Donor Data Specialist must have the ability to work independently and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with accuracy and discretion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manage day-to-day administration of Blackbaud database. In charge of daily gift processing and fulfillment of donations, donor acknowledgement, reporting, dashboard and list creation, donor record management, maintaining procedures to ensure accuracy, and maintenance of donor and prospect database files in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.
In charge of recurring donation program, tribute tracking program, matching gifts, quarterly address, email, phone, and deceased updates in NXT database, tracking and maintaining all appeal and fund numbers, monitoring accounts with third-party donation sites, and filing.
Executes detail-oriented record keeping of donations, accompanying documentation, and maintains and improves existing systems and processes to provide efficient gift processing and acknowledgement procedures. Develop data entry guidelines and procedures to create a working document for all staff using the database.
Tracks and researches donor questions, resolves complaints, and provides other information to donors in person, on the phone, by email, and in writing.
Collects and records receipts of contributions, uses accounting codes, performs and records deposits, commits batches, and completes reconciliations in coordination with Finance Office.
Assists with donor prospect research, wealth screening, and qualification. Locates new supporters, revises existing donor records, and generates reports, prospect lists, and mailing lists as required.
Oversees various Annual Giving and online fundraising programs, online certification renewals, ASDM wish list tracking and acknowledgment, and other departmental priorities.
Sends newsletters, promotional materials, and other publications to donors, persons on mailing lists, and other people as requested.
Executes list segmentation queries, exports, and prepares final mailing lists. Assists in the coordination and implementation of fundraising appeals and campaigns including donor solicitation letters, special mailings, and other confidential donor relations.
Assists in the production of, supports, and attends special events both at the Museum and off site.
Assists in supporting other staff and departments with cross training on database management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but aids in coaching and coordinating work of temporary employees and volunteers.
Experience Required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Associate''s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school and two years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively and personably present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, donors, members, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as fair market value, tax deductible amounts, discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, typed, texted, diagram, or schedule form. Other Skills and Abilities Strong editing skills; meticulous grammar and spelling. 10-key proficient and typing 75 w.p.m. Hospitable, articulate, patient, responsible, good listener, attention to detail, deadline oriented, and follows through on commitments. Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, business partners, donors, volunteers, etc. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidence/confidentiality, and ethical standards. Strong problem solving and decision-making skills. Exceptional work ethic. Must respect and maintain confidentiality. Available to work a flexible schedule, hybrid with both in-office and remote work, including weekends, holidays, and occasional evenings for special events. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); donor management software (Blackbaud Raiser''s Edge NXT is a plus); charity auction software, email marketing software (Constant Contact preferred), Internet-based donor research, e-communications, and social media. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Events can have loud crowds and noise.
Perks
comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and LTD insurance, FSA, HRA, 403(b) retirement plan, paid holidays, personal business, sick leave, and vacation.
Salary
Anticipated Starting Salary $42,457 - $47,174 per year
How to Apply
Apply at: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/29D62821D70756FE4A25A6E2D3712339/jobs/81286
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Road
Tucson, AZ 85743
Phone: 5202052370
Fax: 5208832500
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