Donor Database and Analytics Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Donor Database and Analytics Manager

Organization Type : Non-Profit, Faith-Based, 100+ Employees

Position Type : Full-Time; Salaried Exempt

Department : Development

Reports to : Development Manager

Hours : 40 hours per week; includes occasional evenings and weekends

Location : Administrative Office

Position Summary : The Donor Database and Analytics Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of gift processing, acknowledgements, and administration of the Salesforce database, along with providing analytical reports. This position also works closely with the Finance team to ensure reconciliation and tracking on budget while maintaining contact with donors in need of assistance related to giving.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to) :

Database Management

Serve as the main point of contact for Salesforce, integrated platforms and complete Salesforce updates when required.

Actively seek out creative ways for the development team to utilize the Salesforce platform in the most efficient, productive manner.

Build tools and workflows to support moves management and donor engagement plans.

Provide training and SOPs for Development staff on Salesforce and fundraising data best-practices

Donor Reporting & Analytics

Oversee the entry of all donors, donations and prospect records into Salesforce, ensuring integrity & accuracy in data.

Request and research donor & gift information when data appears duplicated, in error, or incomplete. Verify and update information regularly

Provide prospect research & analysis to inform strategies for campaigns, events, and major gifts.

Provide segmented lists and special analysis as needed to support development campaigns and events.

Develop reports and dashboards to track fundraising progress, donor engagement, LYBUNT / SYBUNT, and pipeline health for development staff and senior leadership.

Financial Liaison

Enter or update opportunities when and pledges gifts are received (checks, in-kind, online giving platforms, DAFs, etc.).

Regularly monitor outside giving platforms (United Way, Benevity, CyberGrants, Fidelity, Classy / GoFundMe, etc.) and accurately transfer gift information from platform to Salesforce in a timely manner.

Collaborate regularly with the finance team to align Salesforce donor records with Finance’s reconciled bank deposits.

Provide development and finance team with regular updates on how pipeline & receivables are tracking

Acknowledgements & Donor Services

Run acknowledgement reports regularly, checking for accuracy, and print and mail letters to donors in an accurate and timely manner.

Manage mail merge processes and track acknowledgement status in Salesforce.

Support stewardship activities by helping the development team personalize acknowledgement letters & donor-facing messages.

Adhere to ECFA guidelines and government regulations for reporting and receipt of donations

Communicate with and assist volunteers & donors with various needs related to their giving (giving history, acknowledgements, volunteer documentation, payment methods)

Other Development-Related Activities

Work closely with the Development Team on strategies for donor cultivation based on analysis of activity and trends within donor data

Assist with various donor recognition activities

Support corporate giving initiatives including employee giving and matching gifts

Provide on-site support for various Development events

Assist with other Development duties as assigned

Healthy Living

Develop intentional connections with the program participants and staff members

Lead by example in modeling the characteristics of a Mission Driven Professional

Provide direction and encouragement to participants and staff

Model healthy boundaries to participants and staff

Embody the spirit of a lifelong learner

Professional Qualifications :

Salesforce Administrator Certification strongly preferred OR minimum 2 years of experience managing a Salesforce database (preferably Salesforce NPSP).

3–5 years of professional experience in donor database management, development operations, data reporting & analysis, or related fields.

Demonstrated experience implementing systems regarding gift processing and acknowledgment and monitoring these systems for accuracy and timeliness

Demonstrated success creating complex queries and reports, analyzing data and making recommendations based on findings

Familiar with payment processing & grant-making systems such as Harness, Classy, Benevity, Your Cause, etc.

Strong reporting & data analysis skills

High attention to detail with commitment to accuracy

Documentation of references (at least two professional and one personal) that attest to the person’s capability of performing the duties of the position and to the person’s suitability of working with or around children and vulnerable populations

Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, data analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Position Requirements :

Moderate local travel; must have access to reliable transportation during work hours

Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds and work for long periods at a computer

Satisfactory criminal history background check

Clean Motor Vehicle Record

Skills :

Analysis, evaluation, and objective critical thinking

Relationship management across a diverse group of internal and external partners including Wellspring Living staff, donors, volunteers, vendors, and organizations

Communication and collaboration

Initiative for effective administration and organization

Efficiency and time management across multiple priorities

Discretion and confidentiality for sensitive or restricted information

Strength-based tendencies

Core Values :

Creating SPACE At Wellspring Living, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Our core values, encapsulated in the acronym SPACE, guide our actions and interactions :

Servant Leadership : We lead with authenticity, humility, and a focus on serving others.

Power of Community : We believe in the strength of collaboration and recognize that we cannot succeed alone.

Appreciation for the Individual : We honor diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths, nurturing an inclusive atmosphere.

Compelled By Faith : Our Christian faith inspires us to offer compassion and respect, creating a restorative environment.

Excellence in Care : We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support that fosters growth and improvement for all involved.

Monday- Friday; 9 : 00 A.M.- 5 : 00 P.M.