Summary of Position

• Manage the fund development database (Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge): monitor and update database to ensure that donor records are accurate and up to date; process/manage gift transactions; acknowledge donors and contributions; and prepare reports and queries from database as requested.  
• Respond to external inquiries and donor correspondence by phone, email, and mail in a timely manner.
• Coordinate stewardship of donors, including the preparation of acknowledgement letters for all gifts as well as assisting with donor segmentation.   
• Assist with fundraising events; providing support including the coordination of mailings, creation of materials, and seeking recognition for events. 
• Updating and maintaining donor records, and tracking revenue and related reports in Raiser’s Edge.
• Liaising with the finance department to ensure accuracy in data and donation collection.
• Overseeing donations, pledges, and company matches; composing acknowledgements and thank-you correspondences.
• Assist in developing annual and individual appeals.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with donors through friendly and efficient customer service.

• Implement a process to efficiently receive donations via a variety of methods and options.
• Support Girls Inc.’s mission of empowering young girls and women to be “strong, smart and bold”; and actively engage in development and program information provided by Girls Inc. National, including participation in conferences and workshops. 
• Accept other responsibilities as assigned/necessary to support the effective functioning of the Development Team. 

• Raiser’s Edge (BlackBaud) experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related fundraising experience, including donor stewardship.
• Proficient and knowledgeable with technology including Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Ability to facilitate cooperative work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external-facing relationships. 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to see organization’s needs from all perspectives.
• Ability to analyze, formulate, integrate, plan, organize, delegate, coordinate, manage, communicate both written and orally.
• Ability to think conceptually and creatively. 
• Ability and commitment to solve problems and make improvements,
• Valid driver’s license while conducting agency business.
• Ability to travel on occasion.
• Ability to occasionally accommodate a flexible work schedule.
• Willingness and ability to participate in learning opportunities as appropriate.
• Willingness and ability to participate in agency-sponsored events, Annual Meetings, Awards Ceremonies, etc.