Advancement Director of Data and Research

• Maintain system and data integrity of Raiser’s Edge database system.
• Act as primary liaison between LSSI and Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge.
• Together with the Chief Advancement Officer, research and negotiate service contracts with Blackbaud and other database software providers.
• Oversee gift entry procedures and make certain daily gift batches are processed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Create queries and produce reports pertaining to the gift entry process, including departmental and financial reports.
• Work with Finance Department to ensure reconciliation of gifts and pledges and coordinate communication between Advancement and Finance.
• Train Advancement and Finance Staff in relevant areas of system use and reporting.
• Determine appropriate metrics and provide them with the Chief Advancement Officer at regular intervals.
• Initiate and manage projects to improve utilization of the database.
• Respond to requests for information regarding gifts, generating queries of constituency system gift information and prepare gift reports.
• Add new constituent records to the database as needed. Analyze information and populate all appropriate data fields where information is available.
• Provide exception customer service when responding to inquiries from donors and the Advancement staff regarding gifts and pledges.
• Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individual in a dignified, respectful, honest, and fair manner.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a related field required.
• Advanced user of Raiser’s Edge fundraising databases or similar nonprofit fundraising software reporting tools required.
• Demonstrated success in project management and accountability for deliverables.
• Experience writing, preparing, and analyzing reports of funds raised and progress toward goals required.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, verbally and in writing.
• Excellent organization, presentation, and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
• Background check clearance required.
• Valid driver’s license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury, and property damage required.

LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:

• On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
• Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
• Salary $65,000-$80,000/Annually.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
• The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we’re still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference.