Analyst, Foundation

Heartland Community College•Normal, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Analyst, Foundation is a full-time position responsible for the Heartland Community College Foundation’s constituent relationship management (CRM) database and related records management. Reporting to the Director of Development and Foundation Operations, the role supports fundraising success by maintaining the integrity of donor and prospect data, providing strategic reporting and analysis, and supporting efforts that enhance student learning and success at HCC. The position manages the Raiser's Edge donor database and prospect management systems, maintains Foundation financial and donor records, and supports gift processing, reporting, compliance, fundraising analysis, donor communications, online giving, and Foundation Board and committee activities. The position is based in Central Illinois and requires on-campus, in-person work. Occasional evening and weekend availability is required for Foundation events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or appropriate education and experience.
Knowledge of and experience with data management.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and Access.
Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, take initiative, and work independently.
Ability to work inclusively within a diverse campus community, including with students, employees, and other stakeholders, in a confidential and professional manner.
Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for Foundation events.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Ability to be present on campus and work in person in Central Illinois.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Blackbaud’s Raiser's Edge software or a similar fundraising CRM system.
Experience working with a foundation, nonprofit board or organization, advancement office, or fundraising operation.
Experience maintaining financial records or supporting accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Manage the Raiser's Edge donor database, including setting database standards, streamlining routine reporting, creating and maintaining an operational procedures manual, and identifying and providing staff training.
Prepare complex reports, mailing lists, queries, exports, and database imports.
Import constituent data from the Records Office and other sources.
Maintain Foundation financial records related to donor contributions, process deposits and gift transactions, and coordinate bank reconciliation with the Business Office or another responsible party.
Ensure compliance with Foundation, College, audit, and reporting requirements.
Analyze giving trends and targets and propose actions to Foundation administrators to meet fundraising goals.
Manage Foundation prospect management systems, including researching, benchmarking, and tracking prospects.
Identify and qualify major gift prospects, and create and store prospect profiles.
Validate daily gift and batch processing.
Generate mailing lists using selected parameters.
Produce monthly pledge reminder and past-due reports, annual donor tax statements, and other campaign reports.
Maintain a registry of named spaces throughout campus.
Send donor acknowledgements.
Coordinate with the Associate Director, Foundation Relations to set up online giving platforms for fundraisers and events.
Attend Foundation Board meetings and other committee meetings, and produce meeting minutes as requested.