Good afternoon -
Mount Vernon, George Washington's Estate has an open position within our Development office:  Raiser's Edge Database Administrator.   Please find updated information detailing the requirements below.

Regards,
Leah Noce
Human Resources - Special Projects
703.799.5081
George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate, Museum and Gardens



Position: Raiser's Edge Database Administrator
Department:  Development

Summary:
The Raiser's Edge Database Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Raisers Edge (RE) donor database in support of all development initiatives.  A key responsibility is to extract information from Raiser's Edge via queries and reports and be able to export the data to external lists in Microsoft Excel as well as mail merge with Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities:
-  Serve as liaison with the Raiser's Edge vendor, Blackbaud, and the Mount Vernon I. T. department to ensure proper execution of database tasks, use of best practices, and implement RE version updates

-  Perform all departmental database administrator functions including execution of periodic database maintenance tasks, backups, security set-up, duplicate record merging, records clean up tasks, and quality control audits

-  Develop, train staff, and enforce data entry guidelines to ensure data quality and consistency and provide guidance on improving processes as needed

-  Input and update constituent data and oversee data entry of all donation and gift acknowledgements

-  Provide full oversight for tracking all resources including donations, pledges, gifts-in-kind and cultivation activities

-  Detailed Crystal Reports generation, construction of complex queries and reports and all related information in the RE database for analysis and all fundraising efforts

-  Maintain accurate coding in RE to ensure tracking of all appeals and cultivation activities ensuring all forms of outreach and communication are tracked accurately and appropriately

-  Manage batch review and validation process for all gifts, including monthly reconciliation and data exports to the Finance Office

-  Produce mailing lists, pledge reminders, donor invoices, data merges and fulfillment of mailings

-  Design, implement and maintain tracking and reporting for grant and fundraising proposals and grant activities, including maintaining a calendar of reporting deadlines and other follow up in RE

-  Assist with donor research by creating reports and queries using data from Wealth Point and Target Analytics

- Coordinate stewardship process to ensure proper planning and follow up including research notes and action tracks

-  Promote Mount Vernon's use of Internet technologies for fundraising purposes as it relates to Raiser's Edge, such as utilizing bulk email, social networking and other new technologies

Staff Training and Support:

-  Train, oversee and monitor data entry quality control by Development Office management and support staff as relates to utilization of the Raiser's Edge application

-  Ensure timely processing of contribution, acknowledgement and fulfillment of all donations

-  Oversee RE activities for special event registration, seating and participant profiles

-  Maintain a departmental User's Manual for Raiser's Edge training and operations

Qualifications:

*         Bachelor's Degree required

*         Two years of full charge Raiser's Edge by Blackbaud database administration and Crystal Reports creation experience within a nonprofit organization required

*         Excellent computer skills including a high level of proficiency in Crystal Reports and Microsoft Excel

*         Proficient command of Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

*         Working knowledge of Microsoft SQL server administration, query generation and data exports

*         Previously demonstrated possession of analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills

*         Familiarity with current non-profit fundraising practices and accounting principles

*         Excellent organizational skills including the ability to identify priorities, work independently, meet deadlines and use logic and analysis to solve computer software problems

*         Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, supervisors, vendors, and donors; with an appreciation for teamwork being essential

*         Must be able to exercise decisiveness and good judgment in situations requiring the evaluation of information to reach creative solutions

*         Ability to provide leadership and training in the use of the Raiser's Edge database as it relates to the need in the Office of Development

*         Sensitivity and an interest in the mission of Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, with an eagerness to learn and share its importance with others

*         Must maintain confidentiality of all donor and contribution records

Please forward a resume, cover letter and salary history/requirement by email to [log in to unmask], by fax to 703.780.8320 or by US Mail to POB 110, Mount Vernon, VA 22121.


Mount Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer


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