Fundraising Database Manager

Center for Disability Services • Albany, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Where people get better at life! Join us in our mission to make a difference and shape a more inclusive future. The Center for Disability Services offers hope, innovation and achievement to the people we support. For 80 years, we have been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. Many of the innovative programs and vital services that we offer are not available elsewhere. We are searching for a Fundraising Database Manager to join our Development (Fundraising) team based in Albany, NY. The Development Database Manager will administer the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT/FENXT database and proactively take the lead on ensuring quality control, consistent data entry procedures, and optimizing the database's functionality for prospecting and reporting. As an essential member of the Foundation Development team, the Development Database Manager will work closely with event planners, campaign managers, and the finance team to strategically organize and maintain all aspects of the donor database – including accurate gift entry, fund allocation, and tracking donors’ pledges and payments.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• Four (4) years of related experience using Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge fundraising management system or similar fundraising database software will be accepted in lieu of the Associates degree.
• 1 year of job related experience required, specifically in an administrative or business role.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Ability to learn new windows-based programs – including online auction and P2P fundraising platforms that integrate with the Development database.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years of job related experience preferred, specifically in managing a complex database and/or non-profit development work.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT/FENXT database.
• Ensure quality control and consistent data entry procedures.
• Optimize the database's functionality for prospecting and reporting.
• Organize and maintain all aspects of the donor database, including accurate gift entry, fund allocation, and tracking donors’ pledges and payments.
• Work closely with event planners, campaign managers, and the finance team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees