DEFINITION:
Lead efforts to support funding growth development through analysis, systems training, reporting, data hygiene and strategic implementation of gift processing procedures. Perform data entry to support the fundraising development team. Provide support, development and/or leadership guidance on data and gift entry to all staff. Additional assignments may be broad in nature requiring creativity and ingenuity.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
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Receives supervision from the Executive Director of the Foundation
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Does not exercise direct staff supervision, but requires close collaboration on database guidance with all Foundation and funds development team members.
ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Key Responsibilities
Donor Database Management:
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Lead gift-processing management from initial receipt to donor acknowledgements; to include cross functional collaboration with the Business Office to ensure accurate execution of funds processing and bundling procedures are followed and understood.
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Establish and maintain database controls to ensure confidentiality and reliability of data across platforms, update donor and prospect accounts.
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Identify gift adjustments and/or gift linking requests to support accuracy of revenue and fundraiser credit. Analyze and provide data and reports to assist leadership in operational reviews, monitoring activity and performance and other metric based initiatives as directed.
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Lead data hygiene system updates to ensure quality data by re-organizing current accounts and creating all new accounts, requesting account merges and making other needed updates. Support portfolio updates as defined by leaders by transferring accounts/contacts to the appropriate Philanthropy Officer, inactivating and adding new accounts and ensuring portfolios are properly reflected for each role. Monitor upcoming and past due solicitations and gifts and proactively share information to ensure data is updated appropriately.
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Serve as the primary systems trainer for new users. Provide ongoing user training opportunities and education on new functionality and/or changes to the system.
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Serve as the liaison to key database contacts for systems and gift processing research as needed. Support tracking large gifts and pledges
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Maintain collaborative working relationships CFCC Business Office, CFCC Foundation Board, auditors, Financial Aid, and other departments.
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Prepare reports for Foundation leadership as directed.
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Research, implement, and enforce pertinent college procedures while adhering to state, federal, and professional regulations regarding charitable giving and expenditures.
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Provide technical and organizational support for staff working in the donor database.
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Evaluate and enhance procedures and policies to improve day-to-day operations and increase productivity. Develop Standard Operating Procedures for donor database processes.
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Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
General Expectations:
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Due to the variety of tasks involved in this position, it is critical that the person hired works with a great deal of independence and sound judgment.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment is a necessity.??
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Perform support work as assigned including special projects, special reports, responses to inquiries, etc.
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Participate in Foundation and Wilson Center sponsored activities/events which may require occasional weekend/evening hours.
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Serve on committees and provide administrative support when necessary.
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Provide assistance to students.
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Assist other staff and faculty.
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Engage in professional development.
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Assume other administrative duties as assigned for philanthropy-related needs and scholarship administration when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Skills/Abilities: Successful candidate must possess exceptional problem-solving, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; have the ability to perform highly detail-oriented work with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry and analysis. Must practice good interpersonal and organizational skills, prioritize tasks, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines; take responsibility, work well as a team member, while also working independently. Must be able to understand and follow directions and complex policies and procedures; review and analyze data problems and suggest changes to data entry procedures in order to minimize data reporting errors; must be able to handle and guard confidential data.
Additional Qualifications:
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and web-based solutions in Google Drive.
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Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting
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Principles of business letter writing and report preparation
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English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
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Basic word processing methods, techniques and programs
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Basic mathematical principles
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Principals and techniques used in public relations
Ability To:
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Interpret and apply CFCC goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
Think critically to maintain accuracy in complex documentation, as well as identify inconsistencies and inaccuracies in systems and databases
Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
oMaking observations
oReading and writing
oCommunicating with others
oOperating assigned equipment
oHandling varied tasks simultaneously
oStanding or sitting for extended periods of time
oOperating assigned equipment
oHandling varied tasks simultaneously
oBending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds
oMaking sound decisions
oConsistently maintaining accuracy
oResponding to questions
oDemonstrating intellectual capabilities
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:
Minimum Education/Training:
Minimum Experience:
Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:
Familiarity or direct experience using CRMs like Raiser’s Edge and SalesForce
Degree in business, public administration, or a closely related field
Work experience in higher education
Multilingual in computer software applications
Knowledge of basic accounting principles, fundraising, and database management
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
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Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.
- To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility.
