Development Database Specialist

Italian Home for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children and families. They are seeking a Development Database Specialist who will be responsible for gift processing, formal thank you acknowledgements, and database clean-up, while also managing administrative tasks for the Development Department.

Responsibilities

• Manage data entry, especially gift entry from all sources (checks, online, Fidelity Charitable, etc.), update donor information, and coordinate timely acknowledgments
• Ensure that all gift, contact, and donor background data is accurately and promptly entered into the database
• Maintain and improve the overall integrity of the database – update records, merge duplicates, enter new information provided by donors, prospects, or staff
• Coordinate agency in-kind gift tracking and acknowledgements
• Respond to donor inquiries while conveying a professional manner along with a willingness to help; provide reliable, accurate, and timely responses to questions from internal and external stakeholders

Skills

• 1 year of work or relevant experience, including proficiency with database entry, or nonprofit experience, or fundraising environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent oral communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
• Commitment to confidentiality in all matters related to Italian Home for Children business, development, and fundraising practices
• Ability to function effectively in a small team environment
• Demonstrate sensitivity and appreciation for diverse viewpoints and different communication styles in a politically and culturally diverse environment

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical and life insurance
• EAP
• The Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan

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