Fundraising Data Specialist

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Fort Wayne, IN

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Quality, Database Administration, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Event Management, Funding, Fundraising, Input/Output, Interpersonal Skills, Knowledge Base, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, RSVP (Reservation Protocol), Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Revenue Growth, Team Player

LOCATION

Fort Wayne, IN

POSTED

1 day ago

SUMMARY OF WORK:

Partnering with the Fundraising and Marketing Team, the Fundraising Data Specialist will assist the team to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the organization's donor database, including data input and output, data maintenance, and be a knowledge base/support for staff. This position will be a point of contact to provide support to organizational leadership by assisting them with the creation of reports, lists and other data information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Donor Database Maintenance and Reporting (60%)

Maintain the donor database, ensuring accurate, complete data
Routinely enter gifts that come from all sources
Ensure records are updated with new donor information according to organizational standards
Drive record clean-up to allow for better use of software capabilities
Aid with research, reports and monthly analytics
Take initiative to learn and be a database expert and resource for other staff
Collaborate with accounting to ensure reconciliation between the donor database and accounting
Assist Director of Marketing and Communications with the creation of address lists and execution of mailings, including both individualized and large mailings

Assist with Event Planning and Execution (30%)

Manage and track data related to events, including RSVP lists and/or guest response
Work evening events as part of the Fundraising and Marketing team-several evenings each year.
Assist with analytics, gift processing and other data needs after the event conclusion

Other Duties (10%)

In conjunction with the Event Coordinator, assist in the execution of the donation acknowledgement process
Serve as a member of Fundraising Committee and assist as needed
Support the efforts to increase revenue to achieve team annual fundraising goal
Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong internal and external customer service skills
2 years' experience writing and running reports from CRM, preferably Blackbaud-RE
Comfortable learning new technology platforms and databases
High level of attention to detail
Understanding of basic fundraising and development principles
Must be confident in organizational ability and have the ability to prioritize work
Must be able to perform duties in a discreet and confidential manner

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required if experience in databases/ CRM is present
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Must have prior experience with Raiser's Edge, Donor Perfect or other donor CRM software from a reporting and data integrity perspective
Work experience showing dedication, consistency, teamwork and leadership
Excellent interpersonal/relationship building skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to exercise discretion while managing confidential information
Ability to work flexible hours

Required Schedule

Approximately 10-20 hours per week based on the need, typically between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Some evenings may be required for special events; ample notice will be given

Fundraising Data Specialist

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Fort Wayne, IN

About the Company

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

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