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Covenant Health

FOUNDATION DATA ENTR SPEC

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Maintain accurate and timely data entry for donations to all Covenant Health foundations into the Foundation database. Assist Database Manager with gift entry, reporting, data hygiene and other ...

Covenant Health

FOUNDATION DATA ENTR SPEC

Knoxville, TN

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Maintain accurate and timely data entry for donations to all Covenant Health foundations into the Foundation database. Assist Database Manager with gift entry, reporting, data hygiene and other ...

Tstc

$63K/yr

The Senior Database Management Lead is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of The TSTC Foundation's constituent relationship management (CRM) database and related ...

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Foundation Database Administrator

Essentia Health

Fargo, ND • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

Essentia Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 210 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

416th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Building Location:
Building D - Miller Dwan Medical Center - EH Duluth
Department:
1108530 EH FOUNDATION - EHF SS
Job Description:
The Foundation Database Administrator will support fundraising execution by leading GIFT (fund) Management Processes and maintaining Member Database Integrity, while also supporting/leading donor research and analytics. This individual will require depth in aspects of the Raiser's Edge NXT database and its add-ins, while working to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strategic utilization of gift data to advance philanthropy initiatives. The Foundation Database Administrator will play a critical role in supporting fundraising campaigns, events, donor stewardship, and key reporting functions across the system. The Foundation Database Administrator will oversee gift processing functions performed by the Gift Processing Specialist(s).
Education Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
Gift (Fund) Management Processes:
  • Design and execute the processes that provide ease and efficiency in how GIFT (fund) disbursement requests are generated, reviewed and approved by Fund stewards and team members
  • Manage and evaluate the funds being requested and used by the hospital for proper operational approval
  • Using GIFT (fund) data, establish areas of impact by Foundation funds and drive storytelling back to donors and through philanthropic channels
  • Ensure that the requirements for specialized gifts (i.e. endowed gifts) with unique requirements for reporting and spending occur and that donor-intent is maintained by the Foundation
  • Build comprehensive reporting to internal and external constituents of the Foundation at the Gift (fund) level supporting knowledge on Gift growth, Gift depletion rates, Gift Stagnancy, and other information that would support decision-making as it relates to overall GIFT (fund) performance

Member Database Integrity:
  • Develop and enforce best practices for constituent-related data entry, storage, and retrieval maintaining consistency in entire process, the highest security of sensitive data, a collaboration with IS resources for updates and overall compliance with internal policies and industry standards
  • Review and ensure donor records, using database tools that address typical data health inaccuracies (duplicates, deceased records, missing engagement activities, board members, etc.) are accurate and support the execution of Foundation programs
  • Create, maintain, and execute database queries and reports to support fundraising analysis, campaign support, key stewardship activities such as maintenance of our Gold Leaf and Donor Wall programs, quarterly appeal solicitation and event solicitation, etc.
  • Determine and implement process improvements that increase internal knowledge of database management protocols including finding increased efficiency of both data input (gift recording) and data output processes (Thank You acknowledgements)
  • Oversee event management application for its attendee, data and gift alignment to constituent records into Raiser's Edge NXT
  • Oversee the daily management of Raiser's Edge NXT, ensuring accurate data entry of gifts to campaign, fund and appeal attributes and accurate protocols for recording, receipting and depositing of gifts across the system
  • Other duties as assigned

Data Analysis & Prospect Research:
  • Supports the increase of prospect discovery activities, including but not limited to retention and upgrade analysis, while providing a recommendation for a course of action
  • Through research and analytical tools, provide prospects with the highest potential for major giving and then quickly and efficiently makes the proper portfolio assignments after prospects are identified and qualified
  • Supports the building of development officer portfolios and helping define the moves for current, lapsed and new potential donors, in partnership with development leadership

Education Requirement:
  • Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Data Science, or a related field

Required Qualifications:
  • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of database management experience, preferably in a nonprofit, healthcare, or higher education setting
  • Proficiency in Raiser's Edge NXT (or similar donor database)
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • High attention to detail with excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • A strategic thinker with a passion for leveraging data to enhance fundraising success
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions
  • A highly ethical and discreet individual who respects the confidentiality of donor information

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with application plug-ins to Raiser's Edge NXT (Omatic, Almabase, etc.) and their ability to integrate data across applications
  • Experience in grant funding
  • Experience with prospect research tools
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
FTE:
1
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Hybrid
Shift Rotation:
Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Shift End Time:
Weekends:
Holidays:
No
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
Union Posting Deadline:
Compensation Range:
$60,860.80 - $91,291.20
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health:At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.

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Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, Essentia Health combines the strengths and talents of 13,500 employees, including 3,500 registered nurses & licensed practical nurses, who serve our patients and communities through the mission of being called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship and Teamwork. The organization lives out its mission by having a patient-centered focus at 14 hospitals, 70 clinics, six long-term care facilities, three assisted living facilities, three independent living facilities, five ambulance services and one research institute.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Duluth, MN, US

Year founded

2004

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