Database Specialist at Accion - Boston / Cambridge, MA

David Firth Bard

https://jobs-accion.icims.com/jobs/1541/database-senior-specialist/job



Do you have a couple years' experience working with Raiser's Edge, doing gift processing, and/or managing donor lists?

 

Are you the sort of person who relishes the challenge of constructing a totally satisfying database query?

 

Are you an attribute aficionado? A taxonomy tycoon? A sultan of solicit coding?  A worksheet whisperer? A smooth Boolean operator?

 

If you catch my drift and are looking for an opportunity to work for a true leader in international financial inclusion/microfinance, look no further! Accion may have just the ticket for you.

 

Please see the following job opening, posted this very day! Applications accepted only via our online platform.

 

Best regards and happy hunting,

David Firth Bard



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https://jobs-accion.icims.com/jobs/1541/database-senior-specialist/job

 

Overview:

The Senior Specialist maintains the Resource Development department’s information and reporting systems in the Raiser’s Edge database and creates reports and analyses using the information in the database.  This position is essential to the daily functioning of the department, for campaign and results analyses, and strategic planning. The Senior Specialist provides support across the department, ensuring the accuracy of the information in the database, analyzing results and providing reports and lists for events, appeals, and other requests, as needed.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall management, maintenance and ensure proper functioning of the organization’s      Raiser’s Edge database, safeguarding the integrity and quality of data
• Provide overall management of ancillary software, including Beyond Nines database hosting and Blue State Digital Tools ensuring that data is imported and exported between databases properly
• Generate and maintain mailing lists and donor lists for publications, event invitations,      prospect/portfolio reviews, and other lists as required
• Produce and deliver reports and analyses

• Donor reporting and comparisons
• Portfolio and projection reporting
• Appeal performance and other reports as required
• Duplicate, constituent, gift, attribute cleanup (etc.)
• Email appends, NCOA and other screenings as needed
• Regular review and clean-up of coding for maximized data segmentation capabilities
• Maintain documentation/RE procedures manual

• Provide training and support for other Raiser’s Edge and BSD Tools users; disseminate relevant information regarding software upgrades and coding changes
• Help perform monthly reconciliation of Raiser’s Edge gift entry input with finance department
• Coordinate projects and processes to enhance and safeguard the integrity of the database

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and three years of successful development experience or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising database.
• Experience with online fundraising platforms such as BSD Tools, BBNC, other
• High level of proficiency in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals, including major donors, volunteers, and staff.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral English language skills and ability to communicate ideas effectively.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as independently.
• Interest in poverty alleviation and international development a plus.