Remote DBA (Database Administrator, Advancement Operations) at National Geographic Society

Lisa Rizzo

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How You’ll Contribute
The Advancement team identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individuals, as well as foundation, government and corporate partners who invest in the Society to drive impact through science, technology, education, exploration, and storytelling. The team collaborates across the Society – and often works closely with NGP/Disney – to build transformative and impact-driven strategic partnerships. The team also produces global events that deepen connections and leverage the Society’s power to convene, and directs robust annual, major and planned giving programs empowering the Society with a broad base of public support.

Working within the dynamic and collaborative Advancement Operations team and reporting to the Director, Advancement Data and Systems, the Database Administrator is responsible for leading database management and optimization of key Advancement systems for the department.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

• Serve as primary CRM administrator for Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge; Manage the database to maintain accurate and comprehensive data, and optimize its usage across the Advancement team. (50%)
  • Manage application configuration and monitor system functionality, usability, and uptime; work with system users to identify issues, find solutions and communicate timely resolution.
  • Proactively lead regular database hygiene and maintenance efforts, including duplicate management, membership level and management, NCOA/ECOA, research and updates of specific datasets, periodic audits, etc.
  • Manage role-based access and staff training on all Advancement systems, ensuring that access roles and training correlate appropriately to staff roles, business needs, and security guidelines.
  • Propose data and technology strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization priorities, identifying problems, evaluating trends, anticipating requirements, and integrating that knowledge to create and implement systems that work.
• Regularly monitor, test, update, and reconfigure solutions to ensure accuracy, uptime, and the most efficient and effective value-add to the Advancement ecosystem. (20%)
• Manage data vendors for data integrity and quality control, ensuring adherence to NGS data strategy and protocols. (15%)
• Create and document protocols and procedures for best database practices (5%)
• Regularly research and monitor emerging solutions in the industry for their viability and potential to improve systems support of Advancement goals. (5%)

What You’ll Bring

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

5+ years as a systems professional. Experience with progressive levels of responsibility with donor data systems, including partnering with fundraising staff to optimize systems functionality. Experience managing systems preferably at a national or international organization.

3+ years of people management experience preferred.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge and other databases like Engaging Networks;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capacity with the ability to spot issues within data and systems and proactively fix them or identify possible solutions;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
• Motivated and dependable, ability to prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, consistently meet required deadlines.

Desired Qualifications

• Raiser’s Edge Professional Certification from Blackbaud
• Raiser’s Edge NXT Professional Certification from Blackbaud
• Experience with Omatic tools

Supervision
1 future direct report (to be hired)

Job Designation

Remote - This position has been designated Remote, meaning this role may require the employee to live and work in another location in the U.S. or abroad. An example of required remote work would be the regional leads for our Education and International teams. Jobs that can be done anywhere, may also be designated by Senior Team leads as remote. These roles will be primarily autonomous, mobile (i.e., require traveling to various locations or the field) or virtual. These jobs’ major constituencies may be at another or many locations (as opposed to at Base Camp). No remote employees can have designated desk space at Base Camp. It is important to note that the “remote” work designation is based on the job description and not manager or employee preference.

We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

Who We Are

The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world.

Our mission is only complete when our staff, explorers, educators, youth and partners are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace each person’s identity, experiences, and abilities, and we commit to cultivating an environment where everyone benefits from opportunity, mutual respect and a sense of belonging.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion for our staff, explorers and educators and partners.

National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and parental leave time, a 401(k) plan, flexible work options, career development, and a thriving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program. In addition to our generous benefits, we also offer unique perks which include free museum admission, discount to our museum store, film screenings, world class events with visiting speakers, an employee volunteer day and a robust wellness program.