Advancement Data & Reporting Analyst (Raisers Edge)
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Job description
The Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity, compliance, and transparency while enabling Institutional Advancement to strengthen philanthropic support for student success, academic excellence, and institutional sustainability. The position collaborates closely with Advancement staff, University Finance, Information Technology, and Blackbaud. Essential Job Function: 1 Identify opportunities to improve advancement operations, reporting efficiency, and data use 2 Configure and maintain system security, user permissions, and workflows in alignment with university policy, PASSHE guidance, FERPA, and data privacy standards 3 Maintain documentation of data standards, business rules, and system processes 4 Coordinate system updates, enhancements, and vendor support in collaboration with University IT and Blackbaud 5 Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of constituent, alumni, donor, and gift records within Raisers Edge. 6 Perform gift processing, queries and report writing within Raisers Edge. 7 Perform routine data audits, de-duplication, validation, and quality assurance reviews within Raisers Edge. 8 Support compliance with donor intent, gift acceptance policies, and Commonwealth audit requirements. 9 Perform data maintenance and utilize import/export functionality. 10 Produce regular and ad hoc reports for Advancement leadership, the President's Office, and University stakeholders 11 Support reporting for annual giving, major gifts, alumni participation, grants, and special initiatives within Raisers Edge. 12 Collaborate with University Finance on gift reconciliation, fund reporting, and fiscal compliance. 13 Provide data analysis to support institutional planning and fundraising strategy. 14 Support gift processing, pledges, acknowledgments, and donor recognition workflows within Raisers Edge. 15 Assist with campaign and appeal setup, prospect tracking, and stewardship reporting within Raisers Edge. 16 Provide operational support to development officers and alumni relations staff. 17 Train Institutional Advancement staff on Raiser's Edge functionality, data entry standards, and reporting tools. 18 Develop user guides and training materials to promote consistency and best practices. 19 Serve as the Raisers Edge primary point of contact for system troubleshooting and user support. 20 Promote collaboration and shared responsibility for data quality across the Advancement team. 21 Stay current on Blackbaud upgrades, higher education advancement trends, and PASSHE best practices.
Requirements
Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Two years of hands-on experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge creating queries, exports, and reports and using the import/export tools for data updates and bulk processing. Experience supporting fundraising, advancement, or alumni operations Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail and accuracy Ability to handle confidential donor and alumni information with discretion Effective communication skills and strong customer-service Strong knowledge of Advancement Fundraising software Blackbaud Raisers Edge, Master's Degree Five years of hands-on experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge Relevant professional credentials/certification(s) in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge and/or NXT
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to manage data, generate reports, and perform basic data analysis. Understanding of advancement and alumni relations data in a higher education environment Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Ability to collaborate effectively in a shared-governance, mission-driven institution Commitment to equity, transparency, stewardship, and student success Knowledge of Raiser's Edge/NXT software is an asset Ability to interact with diplomacy and tact amid influential clients and diverse groups Ability to adapt and respond to various situations
Benefits & conditions
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania 3.83.8 out of 5 stars 1837 University Circle, Cheyney, PA 19382 $67,000 - $75,000 a year - Full-time, Pulled from the full job description
- Military leave
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid sick time