Raiser's Edge Donor JOB OPPORTUNITY :Donor Database Administrator, Jewish Famiy Service of Los Angeles

Amy Stark 2

At JFS, we are professionals, volunteers, partners, and friends who all believe in one thing—we can change things and we’re going to do it as a family.  As the first charitable organization in Los Angeles, founded over 160 years ago, Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles embraces and strengthens people of every race, religion, creed, and economic status.  JFS is a multi-service Agency whose goals are to feed and shelter families in need, provide the elderly with life-saving care, empower victims of abuse, treat mental illness, and offer focus, direction, and counseling to countless at-risk children and their families

JFS staff share in our mission and work towards our goals with the highest level of responsibility, professionalism, and integrity. JFS demonstrates our commitment to our staff by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a nurturing environment.

Be part of our commitment, and join our family. For more information on our philosophy and services, please tour our website. www.jfsla.org

As part of the Development team, the Donor Database Administrator manages, modifies and maintains a large and growing donor database; design reporting systems to provide analysis of all aspects of gift receipt and donor relations, including prospect identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, recognition and stewardship.  Provides computer support to multiple campaign efforts and staff.  Requires an organized thoughtful approach to developing and implementing systems to support fundraising efforts, including setting up systems to analyze data and generate a variety of reports. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from college with at least two years experience in application design and implementation.
• Strong computer background, including database development & maintenance, and aptitude and interest in new computer trends and developments. 
• Must be a self-starter.  Must have the ability to work independently and create high-quality results. Strong analysis and problem solving skills.
• Experience in non-profit fundraising preferred.  Management of a donor database (Raiser’s Edge required.)
• Good judgment, initiative, problem solving, attention to detail, and ability to communicate with variety of staff, board members and donors.
• Ability to create/present training and demonstrations both formal and informal.
• Ability to create procedure manual.
• Ability to complete projects as well as manage multiple priorities and projects while still paying attention to detail.
• Experience in Web Page development desirable.
• Culturally sensitive, able to work with multicultural client/customer population;
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental manner and foster positive growth/outcomes;
• Able to work as part of a team and maintain professional boundaries.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:.

• Relational Database: Experience with database design/modeling.
• Understanding of data and processing needed to support customer information, order entry, etc.
• Additional experience with MS Access, MS Excel and Crystal Reports required

RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTAIL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of computerized donor information systems (including consultation with software suppliers and users.)
• Work closely with a team on the structure of the data base.
• Analyzes information within the Donor Database and defines data structures and elements needed for collection, storage and organization of information which will be used to intensify fundraising efforts. 
• Utilizes existing Database management systems and other software packages to enhance fundraising strategies.  This includes design and implementation, conversion procedures, staff training, and creation of standardized reports.
• Manage database development to include upgrades and patches.
• Provide troubleshooting support to the resource development staff and JFS program staff.
• Processes and enters data related to various campaigns.
• Consistently generates daily, monthly and annual reports as well as special reports when requested.
• Works with solicitors and board members on annual Save-A-Family campaign, and interfaces with donors as required in acquiring information, addressing and clarifying a variety of donor issues.
• Other related duties as assigned.

To apply to this position please complete the online application via the following link:

http://chj.tbe.taleo.net/chj03/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=JFSLA&cws=1&rid=453