The Advancement Services Manager is responsible for database management, advancement reporting, prospect management, gift recording, data integrity and data security. The Advancement Services Manager develops and implements data and gift-entry procedures, produces reports and mailing lists for departmental and university-wide use, and provides database training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Support fund-raising initiatives. Oversee overall management of The Raiser’s Edge Software (including Net Community & The Researcher’s Edge) including data entry, data output, data integrity and training.
- Develop procedures to ensure the integrity and security of database information. Process new or updated information into the database as needed.
- Manage and supervise data and gift-entry processes. Continuously improve the quality of alumni and donor data. Document and regularly update procedures manual and instructions.
- Advise on proper procedures ensuring accurate recording of gifts. Develop, review, interpret and advise staff of office policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with fundraising policies, goals and procedures. Identify, develop, implement and maintain database policies and procedures as related to all fundraising activities.
- Develop, implement, and manage the internal systems of prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with strong emphasis on major gifts prospect management.
- Produce reports and analyze data to support fundraising on a weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Ensure all gift officers have efficient, effective tracking systems to support their cultivation and solicitations.
- Produce targeted mailing lists for communications, solicitations, invitations, etc., for University Advancement staff and for other constituents university-wide.
- Interface with finance department staff regarding gift entry, gift posting, fund creation, gift restrictions and audit reporting.
- Provide full services support for comprehensive campaign including tracking next steps, pledge commitments, solicitation strategy management and reporting.
- .Qualifications, Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years relevant experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in development services functions and office management experience.
- Excellent computer skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Access); familiarity and facility with standard query and reporting software applications, preferably Crystal Reports; Advanced skill with fundraising databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge, including experience with set-up and maintenance of application functionality.
- Ability to work with a variety of peers and supervisors. Ability to work effectively as a team leader, as well as independently; ability to train, inspire, and motivate subordinate.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and/or projects simultaneously while addressing the needs of the office, ability to maintain composure under pressure.
- Highly organized with good interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to anticipate needs, see opportunities and use good judgment in dealing with confidential information. Ability to analyze and review operational procedures, identify problem areas and optimize performance through procedural changes.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Proficiency in communicating effectively, including an ability to write and speak clearly.
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and practice. Support and understand the development process: identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
Local candidates Only (no relocation)
Jon Ramos
Jon@marcomchoices.com
Staffing Consultant
www.marcomchoices.com
Marcom Choices Staffing
P.O. Box 620632
Woodside, Ca. 94062
(408) 887-0455
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