Development Database Specialist

The Development Database Specialist is a valuable member of the Development Team with primary responsibility for gift processing, formal thank you acknowledgements, and database clean-up. The Development Database Specialist also takes the lead on all administrative tasks for the Development Department including filing, mail, and scanning / printing. The position reports to the Development Manager.

The Development Database Specialist is the "face" of fundraising financial transactions with donors and must have excellent customer service skills and passion for the mission. This is a part-time non-exempt position, with 8-16 hours expected per week. This is a hybrid position, requiring at least one day per week (flexible) onsite at our offices in Jamaica Plain.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage data entry, especially gift entry from all sources (checks, online, Fidelity Charitable, etc.), update donor information, and coordinate timely acknowledgments
• Ensure that all gift, contact, and donor background data is accurately and promptly entered into the database
• Maintain and improve the overall integrity of the database - update records, merge duplicates, enter new information provided by donors, prospects, or staff
• Coordinate agency in-kind gift tracking and acknowledgements
• Respond to donor inquiries while conveying a professional manner along with a willingness to help; provide reliable, accurate, and timely responses to questions from internal and external stakeholders
• Additional administrative duties as assigned by the Development Manager

QUALIFICATIONS :

Italian Home for Children is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are dedicated to ensuring a fair hiring process and an equitable work environment. If you require accommodations during the application, and / or interview process, please contact hr@italianhome.org .

The hourly wage range for this role is $25-30 USD per hour. This number does not reflect additional compensation-related benefits such as PTO, medical and life insurance, EAP, and the Italian Home for Children 403(b) retirement plan. Please note that some of these benefits may not be available for part-time employees.