Development Database Specialist
Italian Home for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families. They are seeking a Development Database Specialist who will be responsible for gift processing, formal thank you acknowledgements, and database clean-up, while also managing administrative tasks for the Development Department.
Responsibilities
- Manage data entry, especially gift entry from all sources (checks, online, Fidelity Charitable, etc.), update donor information, and coordinate timely acknowledgments
- Ensure that all gift, contact, and donor background data is accurately and promptly entered into the database
- Maintain and improve the overall integrity of the database – update records, merge duplicates, enter new information provided by donors, prospects, or staff
- Coordinate agency in-kind gift tracking and acknowledgements
- Respond to donor inquiries while conveying a professional manner along with a willingness to help; provide reliable, accurate, and timely responses to questions from internal and external stakeholders
Skills
- 1 year of work or relevant experience, including proficiency with database entry, or nonprofit experience, or fundraising environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
- Attention to detail and accuracy is required
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Excellent oral communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
- Commitment to confidentiality in all matters related to Italian Home for Children business, development, and fundraising practices
- Ability to function effectively in a small team environment
- Demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment
Benefits
- PTO
- Medical and life insurance
- EAP
- The Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan
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