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Juan Carlos Fanjul

The Benjamin School, a premiere independent school in Palm Beach County, FL is looking for it's next Raiser's Edge database manager. Full posting below:

Position Summary

The Development Database and Donor Services Manager plays a crucial technical role in the Development Department’s daily operations, which include an annual fund, capital campaign, alumni relations and frequent special events. The person in this role is well-versed in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar fundraising database. They have the ability to produce easy-to-read queries/reports and maintain database integrity/confidentiality. Our team player will perform gift entry for all donations as well as produce acknowledgement letters. Knowledge of tax laws and superb verbal and written communication skills are important.

Key Expectations of all TBS employees

• Demonstrates support of the school’s mission and policies
• Consistently models The Benjamin School values
• Builds positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues by establishing effective communication through listening, responsiveness, openness, availability, and approachability
• Takes initiative and ownership in displaying positive work ethic and behaviors and encourages this attitude in others
• Maintains proficiency in the field through personal and professional development that strengthens the role and the school

Essential Functions Database Management & Reporting:

• Manage all aspects of fundraising database including data accuracy, updates, and corrections
• Produce all queries, reports, and lists needed by development officers in an easy-to-read manner
• Create dashboards which graphically demonstrate revenue progress in real-time
• Proactively analyze, interpret, and synthesize biographical and financial information of new prospects and existing prospects by use of Wealth Engine or similar databases; Provide information to development team
• Provide monthly status reports on annual fund, capital campaign, and alumni performance
• Maintain data integrity, clean up inconsistent data, and tune­up database performance across a wide range of data structures
• Manage data connections and transfers between Raiser’s Edge and other external systems as needed, such as Graduway used by alumni association
• Maintain documentation of database structures, queries and reports
• Research ways to improve efficiencies for current data management processes

Gift Entry, Acknowledgments & Reconciliation:

• Receive and enter all gifts into the appropriate accounts/funds; manage check, credit card, stock, and online donation processes
• Produce acknowledgement letters/tax receipts while checking for grammatical/typographical mistakes and knowledge of practical tax receipting protocol
• Manage the department’s hard copy and electronic donation files
• Generate pledge reminders for Annual Fund, BASH Gala, Capital Campaign and other funds
• Reconcile monthly with the Finance Department: convey all cash, checks, and credit card donations to Finance Department in a timely manner
• Make bank cash deposits as needed

Other Duties, Special Projects and Events:

• Create call sheets and master spreadsheets for annual fund phonathons
• Prepare donor listings for two magazines per year
• Work with I.T. department and other areas to help school in digital initiatives
• Occasionally work evenings or weekend special events including annual BASH Gala
• Update information in BASH Gala software, BidPal
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize and work independently and address several challenges simultaneously
• Possession of pleasant and collaborative style in the workplace including professional attitude, dependable, and takes initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment
• Well versed in technology, various software suites, and office equipment related to the position
• Ability to maintain confidential information

Education and Experience:

• Degree preferred or combination of required training and years of experience
• Minimum 3-4 years experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar fundraising database
• Experience in an educational institution is helpful but not required

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of time sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional movement about the office and lift and/or move up to 15 pounds
• Ability to work in excess of 8 hours a day, as well as evening and weekend hours as necessary for events and projects
• Travel required for meetings, events, professional development

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. DFWP:EOE

Send resume and letter of interest to

juancarlos.fanjul@thebenjaminschool.org

Please no telephone calls

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