Database and Development Associate

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Database & Development Associate is a full-time position based in Washington, DC. The Associate will support the fundraising efforts of the Foundation including database management, gift processing, communications, donor research, stewardship, and other administrative support. The successful candidate has outstanding organizational, interpersonal and collaborative skills with very strong attention to detail.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALITFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree with two to three years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Database experience (Raisers Edge NXT, or similar fundraising database).
• Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational skills with special attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, sense of humor, good judgement and flexible character to enhance professionalism in a small office environment
• A customer service mindset
• Mission driven with the ability and interest in working for a Catholic organization
• Understanding of Catholic social teaching and a comfort working with Church hierarchy

POSITION OVERVIEW
Database Management and Donor Engagement
• Oversee gift processing and donor acknowledgements in a timely manner, including the accurate and efficient entering of donor and gift records into our database
• Manage all aspects of the donor database and maintain data integrity and accuracy, including database cleanup
• Design pull and analyze reports and queries needed to successfully implement fundraising strategies for the annual fund, construction campaign, events and community outreach
• Ensure personal recognition of all gifts by writing acknowledgment letters and other communications to donors to engage prospective and current donors
• Document and track prospects
• Research and identify corporate, foundation and individual donors and prospects as assigned

Development and Executive Administration
• Collaborate with the President on donor correspondence and outreach
• Schedule board of director and committee meetings
• Answer and direct phone inquiries
• Ensure proper record keeping of donations to the Foundation and distributions to the hospital
• Assist with timely distribution of mailings

BENEFITS:

Strong benefits package to include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) contribution, paid vacation Competitive salary commensurate with experience

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send a resume and cover letter to Kate Robinson at [email protected] Applications will not be reviewed without a cover letter.

Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.