Development Operations Associate - The Putney School

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Elizabeth Johnson
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The Putney School – Putney, Vermont

The Putney School is a progressive, independent school on a farm in southeastern Vermont. Founded in 1935 as one of the first coeducational boarding schools in the nation, Putney has always insisted that each employee makes a significant contribution to its overall success, a contribution that should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities and that should reflect the skills and interests of the employee and the myriad needs of the school. This job posting is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but to limit neither the employee nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer service wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the wellbeing of the school as a whole. All employees are expected to align their efforts with the school’s focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice work and to demonstrate a personal commitment to continue to grow in these critical areas.

DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
The Putney School is looking for an experienced data management professional to provide multifaceted support for an ambitious fundraising program including a $35 million comprehensive capital campaign, the largest in the school’s history.

Position Summary
The Development Operations Associate has primary responsibility for the information in the database of record (currently Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, RE) on which Putney depends. The Associate is responsible for processing and maintaining all contact-related and gift-related information about alumni, parents, and friends to ensure strong and productive relationships with the school’s many constituents. Candidates must have experience working effectively and efficiently in a demanding data environment and a commitment to ongoing individual and team improvement. They should understand and embrace the school’s Fundamental Beliefs.

Job Responsibilities Include
  • Constituent data entry and extraction
  • Gift processing and acknowledgment
  • Designing and executing reports to support the work of the team
  • Reconciling accounts with the business office and external auditors
  • Administrative support for our 6-person alumni/development team
Qualifications
Interested candidates should have:
  • proven experience with Raiser's Edge and/or gift entry
  • an outstanding commitment to timely and accurate data entry
  • proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google equivalents
  • discretion with handling confidential information
  • familiarity with a non-profit environment
  • a courteous manner and a desire to participate
  • strong quantitative and organizational skills
  • comfort with a fast-paced office
  • a desire to be accountable, take on additional responsibility, and to learn and grow
No prior connection to Putney is expected. The successful candidate will need to develop a good understanding of Putney’s mission and commitment to progressive education, environmental sustainability, social justice, and democracy.

This full-time (40-hour) position is available now. Interested parties should send a cover note, resume, salary expectations, and contact information for three references to development@putneyschool.org. No snail mail, phone calls, or drop-ins, please.
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