Planned Parenthood
Working at Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai’i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky is more than a job. It provides the opportunity to contribute to our powerful mission and perform meaningful work.
In healthcare services, this means a commitment to providing the absolute best in patient care and education. Our exceptional health center staff drives our mission forward by upholding our acclaimed customer service & confidentiality standards, and working to create a safe, judgement-free space for anyone seeking Planned Parenthood services.
As an organization, we are focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion. Specifically, we recognize that profound racism impacts the education, health, and wellbeing of people in our communities, and we are actively working to address all forms of oppression. We believe our employees should reflect the diversity of the populations we serve, including racial and ethnic diversity. People of color are strongly urged to apply.
About this position: Database Specialist
Using a high degree of accuracy, maintains the integrity of donor and donations records, enters donations from a variety of on- and offline sources, prepares regular reports, sends donor acknowledgements and other communications. Resolves technical issues and assists other staff in working with and using donor data and reports.
This is a full-time position and located in Seattle, WA.
What you’ll be doing:

• Updates and adds constituent and prospective donor information as per industry standards. Including donor notes from meetings and phone calls, other action updates.
• Maintains the integrity of the donor data with current and accurate information.
• Enters donations from a variety of sources including checks, credit cards, online giving, electronic funds transfer, stock/securities transfer, bequests, and other sources.
• Accurately records key donation information, such as each donation’s donor, source, purpose, and date.
• Acknowledges donor contributions in a timely manner, creates acknowledgement communications on behalf of Major Gift Officers and other Development Department staff.
• Sends follow-up communications to donors to collect pledges, obtain updated credit card information, and otherwise ensure that donor and donation information is accurate and up to date.
• Confirms matching donation requests.
• Responds to inquiries from donors.
• Assists with monthly accounting reconciliation for Development and Accounting departments.
• Ensures donor and supporter data remains complete and consistent across several linked database platforms including Raisers Edge, NGP-VAN, EveryAction and others.
• Resolves technical development data issues as they arise, with the assistance of Information Services staff and third-party support technicians.
• Provides regular data reporting and incorporates data and reporting into the local database from, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and other affiliated organizations.
• Participates in national database assessment, rating, and benchmarking efforts.
• Maintains technical knowledge and expertise in Raisers Edge software, including training other Development staff as needed to ensure redundancy of database skills across the department.
• Conducts database queries and exports to extract data and create lists and reports as requested by Development staff.
• Regularly updates tracking reports for the Development Department and organizational leadership.
• Orders office supplies and stationery as needed for the Development Department.
• Maintains job knowledge by attending meetings and trainings as required.
• Maintains accurate donor files - both paper and electronic - as required for legal and/or donor compliance.
• Provides administrative support for mailings including donor stewardship pieces, solicitations, invitations, postcards, proposals.
• Manages Development Department’s incoming and outgoing emails and phone calls.
• Provides administrative support for the Development Department as needed.

We’ll trust you to:

• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Value continuous learning and seeks ongoing training and development.
• Take action to support the affiliate's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Value teamwork, flexibility, and adaptability; embraces change.

You’ll need to have:Education:
BA/BS in related field and/or five years of relevant experience.
Experience:

• Three years’ experience with Raisers Edge.
• Extensive word processing and spreadsheet experience
• Operation of 10-key punch
• Project management experience preferred.

Skills:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidentiality and ethical gathering of information.
• Strong initiative and customer service orientation

Compensation: PPGNHAIK's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency. Starting offers are determined by both the candidate's directly applicable experience and internal equity within the pay grade.
The pay range is $32.25 to $53.75, paid hourly.
Perks: As part of our total rewards package, we offer meaningful work, promotional opportunities, and competitive compensation.
Our attractive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents, life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage. For additional information regarding compensation, pay scales, or total rewards, please reach out to hre.contacts@ppgnhaik.org .
Proof of completed COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination is required prior to starting employment with PPGNHAIK. If selected as the final candidate for this role, you will be required to provide proof of receiving both a current flu vaccination and two doses of the COVID vaccine. Please inform your Talent Acquisition Specialist if you will require an exemption/accommodation. Also, you will be required to provide three references (one from a supervisor and two from coworkers/peers).