What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Coordinator position at THE SALVATION ARMY?
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:
Provides professional and timely response to donors’ questions, requests for information, changes regarding donations and donor records; creates and issues donation acknowledgements and correspondence with attention to accuracy and detail; performs accurate and timely entry of donations, donor record updates ,and information maintenance in constituent relation management database; creates various complex queries and reports and is responsible for accuracy and follow through of assigned projects; performs donor and prospect research, utilizing a variety of web based sources.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processes the daily mail donations, special donations, workplace donations, and matching gift donations for the Area Command; prepares new donor accounts in Interchange as needed; updates new donor accounts as needed including any enrollment into Army of Hope; allocates donations to appropriate accounts and balances account; enters donations in donor records database and generates donation reports; submits donations and reports to the Finance Department for further processing.
- Monitors and verifies daily bank update transmissions and lock box transactions; research, troubleshoots, and resolves data transmission errors.
- Prepares all acknowledgement letters for donors at major giving level ($1,000K) and above; places letters in manager folders for signature; once signed, mails letters; Prepares special acknowledgement letters including for DAF, QCD, stock, in-kind, United Way, workplace campaigns, etc.
- Receives reviews and verifies information for data entry into the database to ensure appropriate information is present and complete; re-directs items with incomplete or inaccurate information; works with fundraising staff to trouble shoot areas needing resolution.
- Ensures all data functions are performed in an accurate, complete and timely manner; ensures compliance with established deadlines and operational procedures; ensures the confidentiality and integrity of donor information and contributions.
- Performs donor and prospect research, utilizing a variety of web-based source; provides summaries of data and reports to staff as requested.
- Accurately processes all donor acknowledgements with attention to maintaining a high quality of workmanship that individually recognizes and properly thanks each donor for their support; according to established best practices, completes and mails communications within specified timelines. (order changed)
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Ability to meet attendance requirements.
- Ability to read, write and communicate the English language effectively.
- Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically.
- Ability to enter data into a computer with a high rate of accuracy in a timely manner.
- Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
- Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time.
- Work is usually performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.
Employee Benefits:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Hearing Insurance plans; Group Life Insurance; Retirement Benefits.
- Paid Time Off
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IIN YOU:
Education and Experience:
- Associate degree from accredited college and university in business administration, communications, or related field required, bachelor’s degree in these fields preferred.
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- Five to six years donor database management experience,
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- any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certifications:
- None
Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled