Development Database Specialist

Food Bank Of The Rockies • Aurora, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Food Bank of the Rockies' Development Database Specialist (the Specialist) provides essential support to the Database and Development teams in a fast-paced, high-achieving environment. This role reviews, processes, enters, reconciles, and acknowledges donations received daily through assigned giving verticals which may include, but are not limited to, online giving, lockbox, events, white mail, and/or ACH. The Specialist brings a detail-oriented, analytical skillset to the team to provide high-quality data entry, data analysis, database maintenance, basic financial reconciliation, and reporting. This role specializes in their assigned giving verticals, functioning as the team's subject matter expert and thought leader in their areas of responsibility. The Food Bank’s team is dedicated to creating an efficient food distribution network to reduce and help end hunger across the state. Staff are committed to embodying the Food Bank’s organizational values and mission in all activities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of 1-3 years prior experience working in Databases, Analysis, Prospect Research, Accounting/Finance, and/or Development
• High proficiency with computers and technology; ability to quickly adapt to new programs a must
• Extensive experience using Microsoft Office Suite; highly proficient in Word and Excel required
• Exercise cultural competency, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and disability, among other areas
• Strong database and analytical skills
• Commitment to fulfilling the Food Bank of the Rockies mission and positively representing the brand both internally and externally
• Maintain a professional demeanor and respond with urgency
• Show strong teambuilding and interpersonal skills
• Understand the need for discretion in handling confidential information and bring a strong commitment to ethical practice
• Self-directed, dependable, and accountable for individual results
• Extreme detail-orientation and accuracy with both numbers and written documentation
• Ability to balance, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors' Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Non-profit experience and working knowledge of fundraising a plus
• Raiser'sEdge, ResearchPoint, Engaging Networks, and/or ImportOmatic management experience strongly preferred
• experience in Raiser's Edge and ImportOmatic a plus

Responsibilities

• Review and verify gift import and/or scan files
• Update donor and gift records with information from import/scan files in Raiser's Edge and identify and pass along any personal correspondence associated with gifts
• Enter donations into Raiser's Edge via manual data entry and/or import
• Merge, format, edit, and print gift acknowledgment letters for donations received; ensuring they are free of error and accurately represent the data entered
• Coordinate with the Executive Assistant to ensure timely signature of acknowledgment under the CEO's signature
• Learn, maintain and properly use printers and specialized mailing equipment, including envelope printer and envelope folder/inserter; diagnosing issues and coordinating service if needed.
• Reconcile gifts for assigned giving verticals and generate reconciliation reports for Finance
• Pull reports, queries, and mailing lists for assigned giving verticals
• Specialize in assigned giving verticals, taking ownership of finding and troubleshooting issues, providing leadership on enhancing processes and reporting, and staying up-to-date on best practices in these areas
• Complete routine database clean-up, including constituent and gift updates, duplicate record identification and merging, and donor-requested changes
• Assist in overall database hygiene through regular auditing, reporting, and maintenance work
• In conjunction with other data team members, write, maintain, and update Standard Operating Procedures for Food Bank of the Rockies' processes and databases, including but not limited to Raiser's Edge, ResearchPoint, and Engaging Networks

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• sick leave
• opportunities for paid volunteer time
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Leave time is offered through the Colorado-funded FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Program
• A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED