Development Database Assistant

$64,480 - $74,880/Yr

Bishop O'Dowd High School - Oakland, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oakland, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Development Database Assistant at Bishop O'Dowd High School plays a crucial role in supporting the Development Department's fundraising efforts. This full-time position involves effective communication with donors and ensuring accurate data entry into the Raiser's Edge database. The assistant is responsible for managing gift processes, producing acknowledgment letters, and assisting with various department projects, all while upholding the school's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Enters all charitable contributions into Raiser's Edge and produces donor acknowledgment letters.
• Generates credit card and direct debit transactions for charitable gifts.
• Produces pledge reminder letters and contacts donors when pledge payments have lapsed.
• Addresses questions and concerns from donors verbally and in writing.
• Maintains organized hardcopy and electronic giving files.
• Updates constituent data daily and performs larger data entry projects monthly and yearly.
• Prepares giving reports for Development staff and financial reports for Business Office staff.
• Assists with updating gift processing procedures based on best practices for data entry and donor acknowledgment.
• Provides basic Raiser's Edge training for staff and volunteers.
• Assists with several weekend and evening department events and supports the team's other efforts as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of experience using a donor database, preferably Blackbaud's Raiser's Edge, required.
• 2 years of experience working in a non-profit or education setting preferred.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices and IRS regulations for charitable contributions to non-profit organizations.
• Knowledge of fundamental fundraising concepts, practices and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Desire to support Bishop O'Dowd's goals and mission.