Foundation Donor Relations/Data Specialist - Full Time

The Foundation Donor Relations/Data Specialist reports directly to the Executive Director and helps drive the organization’s mission through strategic coordination, operational oversight, administrative tasks, donor database management, and development communications., * Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when evaluating complex situations and making decisions that directly impact organizational operations

• Assist Executive Director on creation and preparation of events, appeals, donor collateral, campaigns, and direct mailings
• Manage the support needs for all Foundation appeals, events, and initiatives
• Manage internal and external requests for support submitted to the Foundation
• Manage internal and external requests for support submitted to the Foundation
• Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
• Assist the Executive Director in managing calendars, meetings, income and cost tracking, and reports for the Foundation
• Assist Executive Director with social media for the Foundation

• Assist in coordination of and preparation for meetings

• Answer phones and retrieve and distribute mail/correspondence

• Other duties as assigned

Data Management

• Maintain a clean, efficient, current database of all prospects, donors, and other constituents
• Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and appropriate donor correspondence in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate files on pledges, pledge collections, and expectancies
• Reconcile donations with the Finance Department monthly
• Gather data on events and appeals, and provide reports and analysis to Executive Director
• Work closely with the Executive Director to coordinate donor lists and create an integrated calendar of donor contacts for the fiscal year

Events Operations

• Assist with the planning and execution of the organization’s special events including invitation development and tracking

• Assist with event logistics including budgets, production timelines, vendor communications, catering, technical and operational aspects, guest lists, registration sign-in, set up, and clean up

Do you have experience in Social media platforms?, * Stationary position: Must be able to remain in stationary position 75% of the time.

• Use of hands: Continuous use of computer, telephonic and other electronic equipment.

• Communicate: Frequent verbal and written communication., * Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness
• Experience working in a professional office setting, preferably in nonprofit fundraising with expertise in annual giving, database management, and event planning or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are required.
• Computer literacy, including competency in Microsoft Office and other appropriate software
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well independently and collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, spelling and editing
• Experience implementing, maintaining, and monitoring social media
• Ability to travel locally with reliable means of transportation, * Demonstrated experience and skills in a related field preferred; formal degree not required.