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Hospice of Michigan

Donor Communications Specialist

Ada, MI · On-site

$52K - $69K/yr

This position will work extensively within the development team's email platform, donor database and web content management system and must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines while ...

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A Donor Database job involves managing and maintaining donor information for a nonprofit organization. Responsibilities typically include data entry, updating donor records, generating reports, and ensuring data accuracy. This role supports fundraising efforts by tracking donor interactions, processing donations, and assisting with outreach campaigns. Strong attention to detail, proficiency in database software, and an understanding of donor relations are important for success in this position.

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Infographic showing various Donor Database job openings in Michigan as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,130 per year, or $42.9 per hour.
Philanthropy Officer Database

Philanthropy Officer Database

McLaren Northern Michigan

Petoskey, MI • On-site

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McLaren Health Care rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 220 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

526th of 886 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Under the direction of the Philanthropy leader and/or the Database Manager, is responsible for the tracking, processing, acknowledgment, and reporting of all charitable contributions received.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage Raisers Edge database, extract data, create reports and research prospects with an emphasis on database growth and accuracy.
  • Works with Philanthropy staff to determine criteria and other parameters for generating a wide variety of mailing lists.
  • Ensures quality, financial, and customer service objectives are met.
  • Responsible for maintaining accurate gift processing, categorization, reporting, and acknowledgment system in Raiser's Edge Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
  • Conducts prospect research, including donor and potential donor research and analysis.
  • Generates dashboard, reports, and data analysis that report on progress toward fundraising goals for presentations to staff, board and committees.
  • Participates in ongoing training and support to foundation professionals in organizational date entry procedures and protection of data integrity.
  • Develops and implements strategic approach to outcomes and impact measurement of the development programs and grants.
  • Assists with management of upgrades to donor database and integrates with other communications tracking systems. Enriches and maintains central repository of foundation resources, including those located in Raiser's Edge.
  • Ensures that all foundation activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, federal, and governmental regulations and laws and industry standards.
  • Performs other related duties as required and directed.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  • Associate degree in Information Technologies, Business Administration or similar relevant field, or high school diploma and minimum of 2 years of directly related experience in working in the operations and administration of foundation or fundraising databases.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technologies, Business Administration
  • Experience with donor tracking software.
  • Experience in a non-profit or healthcare fundraising setting.
Additional Information
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Requisition ID: 26002945
  • Daily Work Times: 8am - 4:30pm
  • Hours Per Pay Period: 80
  • On Call: No
  • Weekends: No

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