Fund Development Data & Support Specialist

Girl Scouts Of Northern Illinois•Rockford, IL

6d•Remote

About The Position

This position is responsible for overall management of the donor database and provides administrative support to the Philanthropy Team. The position is responsible for the overall fund development database management; for ensuring accurate gift processing and record keeping for all donations and donor records, performing prospect research and management; and to provide diversified administrative and staff support services of a confidential and responsible nature to the Fund Development Team. We are looking for dedicated individuals who believe in the Girl Scout Mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place and are excited to be actively involved in giving girls the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to become leaders in their own lives and their communities.

Requirements

Shows initiative and has ability to work independently
Competency in fund development functions including strong knowledge of fund development database systems, Bloomerang preferred
Superior database and computer skills.
Donor database experience preferred
Strategic approach to problem solving
Ability to work a minimum of 37.5 hours per week; weekends and evenings may be required
Must have a reliable vehicle for travel to other areas within the GSNI territory
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 1-3 years related work experience.

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

Records all donations in Bloomerang database, including cash donations, pledges, pledge payments, grants and gifts-in-kind
Manages procedures, business processes, and documentation for all gift processing on a daily basis, including electronic donations
Identifies potential contributors to the council through research on individual donors, foundations, and corporations, and submits recommendations to the fund development team as appropriate
Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of gift receipts and acknowledgements to donors in accordance with IRS regulations
Generates reports from database information for internal and external purposes, including reports on philanthropic giving (e.g., total income, sources of income, types of gifts, commitments, etc.), and Key Performance Indicators (e.g., contacts made, solicitations made, etc
Facilitates access and provides database training to other members of the fund development team and the council
Manages all donor information, including overseeing the research and prospect management.
Attends and assists with Fund Development events, including pre-event work as well as support at the event.