Job Overview
Andrus seeks an experienced temporary Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (RE NXT) Database Administrator to provide short-term support to our Advancement team. This role will stabilize day-to-day database operations, strengthen data quality, support gift processing and acknowledgements, and ensure accurate reporting for fundraising and stewardship.
Temp Assignment Duration:3-6 Months
Essential Duties
Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Database administration and data integrity
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Administer and maintain Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge / RE NXT database functions, configuration, and user support.
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Run regular data audits and implement clean-up processes (duplicates, incomplete records, coding consistency).
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Maintain and improve data entry standards, naming conventions, solicitation codes, campaign/fundraising designations, and constituent coding.
Gift processing and acknowledgement support
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Support gift entry workflows include batches, appeals, designations, soft credits, tributes, pledges, payments, and matching gifts.
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Partner with Advancement staff to ensure timely, accurate acknowledgements and receipt.
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Troubleshoot data issues that impact gift processing, reporting, and donor communications.
Reporting and dashboards
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Create and run standard and ad hoc queries, exports, and reports for fundraising performance, stewardship, moves management, and event reporting.
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Support the team with lists for mail/email campaigns and donor segmentation.
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Provide concise weekly updates on progress, issues, and recommendations.
User support and documentation
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Provide hands-on support to staff using RE/RE NXT (best practices, troubleshooting, quick training).
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Document workflows, data standards, and “how-to” guides for continuity after the assignment ends.
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Identify process improvements and quick wins to streamline database and gift operations.
Essential Qualifications
Required Qualifications
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2+ years of hands-on Raiser’s Edge (RE or RE NXT) administration experience in a nonprofit Advancement/Fundraising setting.
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Demonstrated experience with gift processing (batches, appeals, pledges, tributes, designations, acknowledgements/receipting).
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Strong skills in queries, exports, and reporting within RE/RE NXT.
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Proven ability to improve data integrity (deduping, audit processes, coding standards).
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High attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential data, and excellent follow-through.
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Familiarity with email/marketing platforms and imports/exports to RE.
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Prior short-term “database clean-up” or stabilization engagements.
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Knowledge of fundraising operations best practices (gift acceptance, receipting rules, audit readiness).
Core Competencies
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Calm problem-solver who can triage priorities and work independently.
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Strong communicator who can translate database details into practical guidance.
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Process-minded, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and sustainable improvements.
Physical/Travel Requirements
The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties/responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.
EEO Statement
Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.
