Job Opening - Database Manager, Development Department, New York, NY

Nicole Williams 3

Database Manager, Development Department



Job description

Children's Health Fund is seeking an organized, and detail- and deadline-oriented individual to manage its Raiser's Edge Database for the Development department. This position is responsible for data structure; supervision; data retrieval; report customization and analysis; policies & procedures; security; and data entry quality control.



The Database Manager plays a key role in working with leadership and the Finance Department for the reconciliation of all grants and contributions, and provides training to members of the Development team on the use of Raiser’s Edge. The Database Manager will also provide tactical solutions for implementation of tasks related to the database.



The position is an integral member of and integrated across the Development team (13+ members) comprising of annual fund; major gifts; events; institutional giving; and volunteer leadership, and reports to and works closely with the Acting Vice President of Development.



The Database Manager is responsible for the following:

• Maintaining the overall quality and integrity of the Raiser’s Edge database, including working with support staff of the database company to troubleshoot problems with the database and staying current with updates to the system;
• Working with the Acting Vice President of Development to establish and maintain best practices and procedures;
• Managing database backup process;
• Responding to requests from other development staff for changes to the database via internal help box;
• Training new staff members in the database, including CHF’s particular use of the system;
• Creating and generating various financial and dashboard reports for the department, as well as other staff;
• Generating various mailing lists for the development department and other staff;
• Managing the online fundraising and marketing tool, Luminate, including implementation of new modules, data entry, data syncs with the Raiser’s Edge Database, data imports, report generation, e-mail deliveries and working with support staff, as well as attending meetings with online consultant, Donor Digital;
• Assisting the Acting Vice President of Development with monthly and quarterly revenue reports; • Reconciling gifts monthly with the finance department;
• Managing the Development Assistant and assisting with duties as needed, as well as performing the duties of the Development Assistant when the Assistant is absent - including when the Assistant is on vacation. These duties include gift processing and entry, timely generation and distribution of the daily contribution logs, acknowledgment letter processing, filing for individual files, database entry and clean up, and phone coverage; and
• Assisting the Development Department at events as needed.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, with the ability to take initiative, work independently and be accountable. Must be resourceful with the ability to think outside the box to find creative and effective means for meeting goals. The Database Manager must be a problem-solver and be capable of finding solutions to challenges and obstacles. Must have a commitment to be a life-long learner and take initiative to learn new skills, techniques, and ways to accomplish projects and goals.



Professional Requirements:

1. BA/BS degree preferred.
2. Five (5) to seven (7) years Development Information System experience, specifically with Raiser’s Edge fundraising software (version 7.0 or higher).
3. Experience with establishing and codifying best practices, and training others on proper use of Raiser’s Edge.
4. Strong interpersonal communication skills and able to work effectively with others
5. Must be committed to abide by a strict code of confidentiality.

Preferred:

1. Experience with Raiser’s Edge Crystal Reports tool and Luminate Online Marketing software
2. Supervisory experience

How to apply

Please forward resume and cover letter, including salary requirements via email to: resumes@chfund.org



The Children’s Health Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



For further information on our programs, please visit our website: www.childrenshealthfund.org



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