Database Specialist

$40,000 - $44,000/Yr

Degage Ministries - Hiring Heros Like YOU! - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

About the position

The Database Specialist at Dégagé Ministries is responsible for managing and updating the database of donors and volunteers. This role is essential in supporting the organization's mission to reflect the love of Christ through building relationships and offering programs that foster dignity and respect. The position requires a strong commitment to service and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff members to fulfill the organization's goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update the database of donors and volunteers.
• Assist with the donation intake process by entering donations into the database and compiling daily gift sheets.
• Send thank you letters and acknowledgements for donations.
• Maintain in-kind gift information and track grant reports in the database.
• Run reports and maintain accurate donor records.
• Support events by managing event registration data and providing reports as requested.
• Compile and send donor mailings, including welcome packets, updates, and newsletters.
• Oversee all mailings, including creation of mailing lists and postage management.
• Assist with annual audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Manage integrations between the database and other systems.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to Christ and service in an inner city ministry setting.
• Ability to treat those served with dignity and respect.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong logical and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills, with experience in donor software preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Little Green Light (LGL) donor software.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off