Please note that this is a 3 month contract position.

Part Time on site position, 20 hours.

Experience with event coordination, marketing or fundraising.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:
o Researches, enters, and maintains data in the Blackbaud CRM database (Raiser s Edge) and pulls data from the Blackbaud web portal.
o Creates new biographical entries for donors, alumni, clergy, prospects, and organizations. Researches and maintains all levels of biographical information.
o Updates events (e.g., the Gala, Priest s Day) using event management software (Raiser s Edge and Greater Giving).
o Serves as the primary person for gift entry which includes processing pledges and recurring gifts, processing receipts and pledge reminders, producing thank you letters, Year-End contribution letters, and Annual Donor Tax Statements.
o Enters, processes, tracks, and reports the current status of event registration, including all RSVPs received by mail, online, and by phone.
o Processes payments and donations with the finance office.
o Provides the Director of Advancement with check-in support at all events.
o Assists the Director of Advancement in development efforts and represents STPSU during events and gatherings.
o Recommends initiatives and implements changes to improve quality and services.
o Prepares and submits reports as requested and required.
o Other duties as assigned.
o This position is highly technical, requires extensive computer-based work, and includes frequent interaction with students, faculty, and administration members. It also includes interactions and communication with the general public in person, telephone, and electronically.
o Position requires some standing, walking, and reaching to access materials that may weigh as much as 20 pounds.

Qualifications:
o Associate s or bachelor s degree in a related field.
o A minimum of three years experience in an administrative position, preferably in a not-for-profit development office.
o Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
o A competent understanding of Raiser s Edge or a similar relational database is preferred.
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
o Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work.
o Ability to work independently with little supervision and as part of a team is essential. Some evening and weekend work is required.
o Excellent interpersonal, analytical, technological, and problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task are essential.
o Must have strong interpersonal skills and build relationships with stakeholders, including donors, alumni, trustees, clergy, faculty, staff, and external partners.
o This position requires effectively establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships within a diverse, multicultural environment.

Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number A3960.