Database and Prospect Research Analyst, Totino-Grace High School, Fridley, MN

Richard Olson

Position Announcement and Job Description

Advancement Database Analyst

Who We Are

Totino-Grace is an Archdiocesan co-educational Catholic high school (91-12) in the Lasallian tradition. Welcoming a student body that is academically, economically, and culturally diverse, we strive for equity and excellence in all programs. Recognizing the key elements of our mission as learning, faith, community, and service, we seek to provide a safe environment that places priority on mutual respect, self-discipline, and acknowledgment of our responsibility in the world community.

Who We Seek

Totino-Grace High School seeks an organized, detailed and deadline-oriented individual to manage Raisers Edge, the donor management system used by the Advancement Department; and to process the gifts we receive from our generous donors. This position is responsible for data structure, supervision, data retrieval, report customization and analysis, policies & procedures, security, data entry quality control; processing gifts; and generating correspondence to our generous donors. The Development Department raises funds to support our nearly 700 students with financial assistance; to provide resources for our faculty; and to maintain our facility. In addition, we are currently launching a major capital campaign. Other department functions include donor/alumni relations and events; stewardship; individual fundraising; publications; online and direct mail outreach; and assistance to the President’s office and other departments. The Database Analyst has a role in all of these areas. All Advancement team members work collaboratively to ensure Totino-Grace’s success.

The Database Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Vice President for Advancement and Advancement staff responsible for the annual fund; the annual gala; major gifts; events; institutional giving; publications and stewardship. In addition, the Database Analyst is responsible for the processing of contributions, acknowledgements, payments, and is the point of contact for the reconciliation of all contributions and expenses with Finance. The Database Manager will also provide tactical solutions for implementation of tasks related to the database.

Position Location: Fridley, MN

Reports to: Vice President for Advancement

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall quality and integrity of the Raisers Edge database, including working with Raisers Edge support staff to troubleshoot problems with the database and staying current with updates to the system

• Maintain highly accurate and current donor data that effectively tracks key information, cultivation activities and histories, and solicitation and reporting calendars • Work with the Vice President for Advancement to establish and maintain best practices and procedures

• Prepare monthly and quarterly revenue reports, weekly report recaps, and reports for the Advancement Committee and Board of Directors

• Reconcile gifts with the Finance Department

• Support the Finance Department with the annual audit

• Respond to requests from other Development and executive staff for updates to the database and fundraising reports

• Create and generate various financial and dashboard reports for the Development Department, as well as other staff

• Generate various mailing lists for the Development Department and other staff

• Generate timely acknowledgment letters to donors (within 48 hours of receipt of gift) • Establish and codify database best practices

• Work effectively as a member of multiple project teams

• Follow a strict code of confidentiality

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with Raiser’s Edge

• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the Totino-Grace High School community

• A demonstrated commitment to the Catholic community

• Team-oriented

• Organized and detail-and-deadline oriented

• Experienced in establishing and institutionalizing donor database best practices

• Knowledge of and ability to create fundraising reports

• A self-starter with the ability to take initiative, work independently, and be accountable

• Ability to learn new skills, techniques, and ways to accomplish projects and goals

• Mastery of Google Suite, and Microsoft products

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• BA/BS

• Experience with Raisers Edge Research Point

To Apply

Please submit a résumé, cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications, via e-mail to

Richard.Olson@TotinoGrace.org

. No telephone calls. The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience. Compensation includes a benefits package with tuition discount, medical, dental, vision and a 403 (B) retirement plan.