The Arizona Humane Society’s (“AHS”) Development & Data Specialist is a key role on the Development Team, responsible for the maintenance, enhancement and functional use of the donor database to drive identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. Key actionable responsibilities include data management, quality assurance and integrity, reporting and reconciliation. The Development & Data Specialist will partner with members of the Development, Marketing and Finance Teams and reports to the Development Operations Manager. 

Essential Functions

• Donor database accuracy and integrity.
  • Oversee the Raiser’s Edge donor database.
  • Perform regular audits on gift entry, administration and acknowledgement.
  • Oversee data hygiene.
  • Provide staff training on the database as needed.
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• Gift and data administration.
  • Import and export gifts and donor information through multiple channels.
  • Manage pledge and payment tracking and reminder process.
  • Reconcile with Finance Team.
  • Partner with Development Assistants to ensure accurate and timely gift acknowledgement.
  • Partner with peers to ensure accurate donor honor rolls and recognition.
  • Serve as a back-up for gift entry and coding.
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• Donor and prospect data management.
  • Prospect research and qualification.
  • Assist with wealth screening and other data overlays to support fundraising efforts. 
  • Drive the organization’s Moves Management process. 
  • Provide support to peers in developing and producing standard and custom queries and reports.

• Extract, segment and analyze data to achieve fundraising goals.
  • Segment and pull lists for event invitations, email lists, donor solicitation and stewardship lists.
  • Develop and maintain fundraising reports and dashboards.
  • Report on stewardship and acquisition to support fundraising analysis.

Education / Certifications / Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Blackbaud Professional Certification strongly preferred.

Experience:

• Must have three years of professional experience in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and nonprofit development.  
• Ability to successfully implement database enhancements, resolve technical issues, and improve database system efficiencies.   
• Must possess impeccable customer service skills with internal and external customers.
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Executes a strong attention to detail, superb organizational skills, and a high level of initiative and follow-through.
• Regular use of discretion, confidentiality and independent judgement in line with the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ (“AFP”) Code of Ethical Standards & Principles.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Language – Able to speak, read and write English.

Mathematical – Intermediate mathematical skills.

Technical – Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Office, PowerPoint and Outlook required.  At least three years of experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge required.  Experience with Salesforce a plus.

Please apply at https://www.azhumane.org/careers/