Data Integrity Specialist – Development
About The Position
The Data Integrity Specialist is a lead role within Development Services responsible for implementing continual process improvements to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and security of constituent and donor data. This role plays a key part in maintaining the integrity of data used in our fundraising efforts and ensures compliance with the best practices in data management and the development function. The role will serve as the primary contact with internal and external partners (e.g. IT) to identify non-standard data and will take the lead for remediation or the implementation of remedial processes for donor records.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in business, application systems, information science or equivalent or 3 years of equivalent experience.
- Three to five years’ experience with records management or data/gift entry.
- Demonstrated experience with creating and implementing data quality improvement processes.
- A strong understanding of database systems, attention to detail, and commitment to data quality.
- Demonstrated proficiency in identifying data inconsistencies and apply technical solutions to correct them.
- Advanced understanding of development/advancement services and the data behind fundraising.
- Demonstrated proficiency with automated reporting and other technical tools to improve data.
- Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and best practices for donor security.
- Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize work, and meet firm deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to ensure data record quality and accuracy.
- Demonstrated proficiency working with technology and ability to create standardization and validation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in information science, business or other related programs.
- 4-6 years of experience working in nonprofit services.
- 1-2 years experience with donor databases.
- Experience utilizing software languages such as R or Python.
Responsibilities
- Lead the import, validation, reconciliation, and quality control of gift data to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant entry into donor systems.
- Expand and lead the constituent deduplication process by analyzing duplicate record patterns, refining merge criteria, coordinating remediation workflows, and implementing scalable solutions that improve long-term data integrity.
- Develop and implement data entry standards, procedures, and guidelines to ensure clean and consistent data.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements related to data collection, validation, and reporting.
- Create technical processes and automated workflows to verify accuracy of constituent records using programming/software languages.
- Develop and implement routine audits to identify and correct inconsistencies, duplications, or errors in biographical and/or gift data.
- Lead the planning, managing, and implementation of special data hygiene projects.
- Manage and update the donor database to ensure smooth and efficient storage and retrieval of data.
- Collaborate with internal partners to complete systematic tasks, troubleshoot specific issues and identify/implement remedies.
- Ensure donor data is compliant with all relevant data protection regulations.
Benefits
- eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
