Job Description
Job Description
Job Overview
Andrus seeks an experienced temporary Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge (RE NXT) Database Administrator to provide short-term support to our Advancement team. This role will stabilize day-to-day database operations, strengthen data quality, support gift processing and acknowledgements, and ensure accurate reporting for fundraising and stewardship.
Temp Assignment Duration : 3-6 Months
Essential Duties
Key duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following :
Database administration and data integrity
- Administer and maintain Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge / RE NXT database functions, configuration, and user support.
- Run regular data audits and implement clean-up processes (duplicates, incomplete records, coding consistency).
- Maintain and improve data entry standards, naming conventions, solicitation codes, campaign / fundraising designations, and constituent coding.
Gift processing and acknowledgement support
Support gift entry workflows include batches, appeals, designations, soft credits, tributes, pledges, payments, and matching gifts.Partner with Advancement staff to ensure timely, accurate acknowledgements and receipt.Troubleshoot data issues that impact gift processing, reporting, and donor communications.Reporting and dashboards
Create and run standard and ad hoc queries, exports, and reports for fundraising performance, stewardship, moves management, and event reporting.Support the team with lists for mail / email campaigns and donor segmentation.Provide concise weekly updates on progress, issues, and recommendations.User support and documentation
Provide hands-on support to staff using RE / RE NXT (best practices, troubleshooting, quick training).Document workflows, data standards, and “how-to” guides for continuity after the assignment ends.Identify process improvements and quick wins to streamline database and gift operations.Essential Qualifications
Required Qualifications
2+ years of hands-on Raiser’s Edge (RE or RE NXT) administration experience in a nonprofit Advancement / Fundraising setting.Demonstrated experience with gift processing (batches, appeals, pledges, tributes, designations, acknowledgements / receipting).Strong skills in queries, exports, and reporting within RE / RE NXT.Proven ability to improve data integrity (deduping, audit processes, coding standards).High attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential data, and excellent follow-through.Familiarity with email / marketing platforms and imports / exports to RE.Prior short-term “database clean-up” or stabilization engagements.Knowledge of fundraising operations best practices (gift acceptance, receipting rules, audit readiness).Core Competencies
Calm problem-solver who can triage priorities and work independently.Strong communicator who can translate database details into practical guidance.Process-minded, with a focus on accuracy, documentation, and sustainable improvements.Physical / Travel Requirements
The employee must be able to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer
Nothing in this job description restricts Andrus’ right to modify the duties / responsibilities of this job at any time, with or without advanced notice.
EEO Statement
Andrus is an equal opportunity employer.