This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Database Coordinator will play an important role in advancing the mission by serving as an expert and administrator of the fundraising donor database. This position ensures the accuracy, maintenance and tracking of all donor information and data.ย
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESย - Oversee donor database, Blackbaud Raiserโs Edge NXT, by processing fundraising gifts, organizing and cleaning constituent and gift records, issuing tax receipts, updating processes and overall best practices as needed, etc.
- Relevant experience in data entry and CRM management; strong attention to detail and data accuracy Understanding of fundraising cycles; including donor engagement strategies, stewardship activities and moves management plans.ย
- Work directly with Finance department on monthly reporting and reconciliationย
- Responsible for tax receipting to all donors at the end of the yearย
- Oversee Sky Ranch Gift Recognition areas including donor communication for inscription and post-installation follow upย
- Produce analytical reporting, including but not limited to, ongoing weekly reports and post campaign data; reports reflecting retention rates; member giving; year-over-year comparison donor trends, revenue dashboards and prospect potentialย
- Support stewardship and moves management effortsย
- Exceptional communicator and can develop and deliver multi-mode communications for different audiencesย
- Assist in research of potential donor prospectsย
- Prepare and proofread statistical reports, letters, invoices, and correspondence accurately and timely.ย
- Experience or familiarity with creating data visualizations and presenting data in accessible formats for diverse stakeholdersย
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationย
- Manage inventory and ordering for all Cowboys & Cowboys supplies and Development department, as needed
- Perform other tasks for Cowboys and Cowboys Gala, as neededย
- Assist with delivering and picking up materials throughout the year including but not limited to picking up donation items, delivering gifts, etc.ย
- Participate in Development meetings and trainingย
- Answer phones promptly, take accurate messages, and handle calls appropriately.ย
- Respond to requests for information timely including answering questions about program services.ย
- Be available Saturdays and Sundays during Summer camp in Vanย
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Maintain compliance with Sky Ranchโs employee policies and procedures.ย
- Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.ย
- Perform other duties as required.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATIONย - Bachelorโs degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE- Minimum of two yearsโ administrative experience.
KNOWLEDGEย - Must have knowledge and evidence of extensive data entry, database development, management, and report writing. Strong attention to detail and data accuracyย
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Knowledge of donor management software preferred. ย
SKILLS AND ABILITIESย - Excellent interpersonal skills, and relationship building skills.ย
- Ability to relate positively, influentially, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of people in a variety of multi-tiered relationships and settings to include co-workers, peers, and board members.ย
- Ability to plan, manage, and report financial information proficiently.ย
- Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.ย
- Ability to prepare moderately complex reports.ย
- Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.ย
- Excellent professional written communication skills.ย
- Ability to speak clearly in face-to-face interactions; to articulate with accuracy on the telephone and through e-mail.ย
- Excellent listening skills.ย
- Excellent organizational skills: ability to multi-task and manage a variety of tasks.ย
- Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.ย
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.ย
- Ability to communicate the vision and values of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers. ย
EXTERNAL CONTACTSย - Donors and camper families
PHYSICAL DEMANDSย - No or very limited physical effort required. ย
- Ability to use up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.ย
- Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination.ย
- Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car, and some overnight stays including weekends.
WORK ENVIRONMENT ย - Works indoors in normal office environment majority of the time.ย
- No or very limited exposure to physical risk.ย
- Requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule with occasional evening and weekend work.ย
- Ability to travel by car to Sky Ranch in Van, TX for special meetings during the week and to help implement the summer appeal and cultivate donor relationships on weekends.ย
- Ability to work overtime, including weeknights and weekends. ย
OTHERCommitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.ย Must be able to fully support Sky Ranchโs Doctrinal Statement. An active membership in a church whose spiritual beliefs are aligned with Sky Ranchโs Doctrinal Statement.
Commitment to Sky Ranchโs Vision, Mission, Values (Who We A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.
Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.
Possess personal spiritual discipline that models a proactive approach toward personal, spiritual, and relational health.