Development Database Manager - St. Paul, MN

Sandra Her

Development Database Manager

St. Paul, MN, US

Application Deadline: 12/14/2022
Salary: $62,500 - $67,000 annually with benefits
This is a hybrid position with option for a flexible schedule.

Duties

Join our team at Wilder Foundation and spend your days working for good! We are seeking a skilled and passionate database manager to be part of our fundraising team. Fresh off of completing a major campaign, our team is energized and ready to build on our success. The Development Database Manager will help strengthen foundational practices and challenge our team to think big about the future.

This position is a strategic and tactical partner with colleagues in the Advancement Department as well as across the organization. You will establish best practices for capturing, maintaining, and turning data into action. If you get excited by developing systems that support service delivery, using data to inform decision making, and collaborating with colleagues to reach goals then this could be the job for you.

You will be part of Wilder’s Advancement Team which includes Individual Fundraising, Program Development, Volunteerism and Communications. You will also partner closely with the Finance and Information Technology Departments.

As the Development Database Manager, you will spend your time managing and overseeing our use of the Raiser’s Edge and NXT database, providing support and training to 25 users across the organization, maintaining a responsive donor acknowledgement process, providing data analysis and reporting that helps shape fundraising strategies, and building relationships with colleagues and external supporters of our organization.

We invite you to join our community of passionate individuals who bring their diverse identities, cultures, lived experiences, and skills to partner with people and their families to fulfill our mission of improving lives today and for generations to come. We encourage you to apply if you are interested but not sure if you meet all of the qualifications – lived experience is as valuable as educational experience.

Job responsibilities include:

• Database Management and Administration (70%) – Work with Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Operations to uphold excellent data standards, develop and manage systems that support service delivery, generate reporting and analysis, and train and support colleagues in database and donor stewardship best practices.

• Stakeholder Management (20%) – Be responsive and build authentic relationships with external stakeholders that help advance department goals and the mission of the organization. Align work internally with colleagues and seek collaborative solutions.

• Financial Management (10%) – In support of the Vice President of Advancement and Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Operations, assist with development and generation of reporting, budgeting and other measurement tools.

Wilder's workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. Wilder offers a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits - health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), paid time off (PTO), paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs. Wilder also promotes professional and leadership development opportunities, which includes development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and upskilling opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Please submit a resume and cover letter and tell us why you are interested in being part of Wilder, and what skills or experiences do you bring that would help you succeed in this role. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a deadline of September 29.

Job Qualifications

• Prior work in a fundraising environment and minimum of three years of progressive experience using Raiser’s Edge and NXT database.

• Track record as a database administrator strongly preferred.

•Ability to understand, interpret, and analyze data and systems and operationalize results.

•Strong project management skills including planning, prioritizing, organizing and follow through.

•Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across differences.

•Strong verbal and written communication skills.

This is a hybrid role and a full-time position with some evening and weekend hours. Part-time or flexible hours may also be considered. This position reports to the Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Operations and has supervisory responsibility.

About Wilder

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come.

Apply online right here: www.wilder.org/employment