Hiring a Database Manager at St. Bart's Church in NYC

Jama Toung

We're seeking a curious database manager to join a great team. It very well could be you.

Position Description

Title: Database Manager

Position Type: Full Time
Department: Stewardship & Development

Position Objective

To support all stewardship and development activities carried out by staff and parish members within the life and faith tradition of St. Bartholomew’s Church in the City of New York. The position focuses on the campaigns, donation/pledge data, acknowledgement/receipting, events, and overall stewardship of donors and supporters, within a faith community that practices open hearts, open minds, and open arms.

Duties and Responsibilities

Data Input/Output

• Participate in St. Barts’s development and finance operations, with an eye for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and strong customer-service in support of efficient, effective operational practice and positive donor experience.
• Receive, enter, and manage donations and pledges using Raiser’s Edge.
• Receive calls from and respond to donors inquiries related to gift entry, gift acknowledgement, and giving summaries; resolves questions.
• Create and produce solicitation and acknowledgement letters, and giving statements
• Produce gift reports and giving summaries by month, event, program.
• Produce departmental and parish reports.
• Create new reports that capture and reflect giving trends.
• Compile mailing lists, produce materials, and complete mailings.

Development Services

• Document protocols for data entry, reporting, security, and periodic maintenance
• Maintain financial and organizational assets commonly used in development.
• Assist with retrieving data for use in publications, including the annual report and other relevant publications.
• Attend events and serve alongside the Director of Stewardship & Development, as staff to events, including planning, executing, and logistic coordination of catering, seating/breakout rooms, awards, guest support, and program.

Professional Qualifications Required

• Three years experience in a business or nonprofit office setting; preferably in development or finance with gift entry and creating mailing lists.
• Strong working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software, preferably Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge; experience with adding, updating, merging records.
• Microsoft Office proficient.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• Sincere desire to work through the vision and mission of St. Bart’s.

Personal Qualities Desired

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, compassionate, and loyal.
• Careful attention to detail and accuracy of record keeping.
• Flexible, able to balance demands from two departments.
• Proactive approach—a self-starter who actively seeks ways to add value to St. Bart’s mission and programming.