Gift and Data Entry Associate, The Putney School, Putney Vermont

The Putney School seeks a Gift and Data Entry Associate.

Putney is a progressive, coeducational, college preparatory, boarding secondary school of 225 students located in Putney, Vermont. We are a community of people who think for themselves, invent, design, experiment, compose, write, build and chase down new ideas. The Putney School is committed to cultivating and sustaining a community that embraces difference, seeks inclusivity, and demands cultural awareness and we hire accordingly. Our commitment to social justice work is embedded in our stated Fundamental Beliefs. For more information on Putney, please visit our website at www.putneyschool.org

Position Summary

The Gift and Data Entry Associate reports to the Director of Development and has primary responsibility for the information in the database of record (currently Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge, RE) on which Putney depends. The associate is responsible for processing and maintaining all contact-related and gift-related information about alumni, parents, and friends to ensure strong and productive relationships with the school’s many constituents. Candidates must have experience working effectively and efficiently in a demanding data environment and a commitment to ongoing individual and team improvement. They should understand and embrace the school’s Fundamental Beliefs.

​​Job Responsibilities Include

• Constituent data entry
• Gift and acknowledgment processing
• Executing reports to support the work of the team/school
• Administrative support for our 6-person alumni/development team

Qualifications

• Experience with Raiser's Edge and/or gift entry
• A commitment to timely and accurate data entry
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google Drive
• Discretion with handling confidential information
• Familiarity with a non-profit environment
• Customer-service oriented
• Strong quantitative and organizational skills

This is a full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a competitive benefit package. Interested parties should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to development@putneyschool.org.