Foundation Database Coordinator

8am-5pm, Full-time

Performs financial and database support duties for regional foundation teams and Center of Philanthropic Excellence. Manages day-to-day operations of database administration while supporting the mission and vision of UnityPoint Health. Primarily responsible for management and maintenance of the integrity of Raiser’s Edge database, enforcing policies and procedures, and accuracy of data; ensures data integrity and best practice design; will create and run queries, import and export data, and create and run reports; coordinates data segmenting for fundraising campaigns and performance reporting. Software management includes identification and development of new processes and data modules to increase efficiency and throughput, management of daily gift processing and creation of monthly accounting reports, as well as prospect research, data queries, and special reports for the benefit of the full team. Additionally, the position will assist in development of projects and campaigns, which includes the annual employee campaign, capital campaigns, stewardship and donor retention strategies and various other community outreach projects. Secondary support for donor receipting, reporting of donor activity and fundraiser call reports.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Database & Records Coordination

• Primary support for Raiser’s Edge (RE) donor database and support to regional fundraising teams in all matters of development related to the database. Manages the daily operations and maintenance of the Raiser’s Edge database management system.
• Maintain and modify data entry procedures to ensure data quality and keep data as current as possible. Modifies Raiser’s Edge as necessary to enable all communication with donors.
• Design complex queries, import and export data, create and run reports, and exhibit excellent Excel data manipulation skills.
• Investigates and resolves matters of significance on behalf of management with respect to the Foundation system-wide data base.
• Work to scale data requests to ensure consistency and alignment for all regions.
• Responsible for training staff in the use of Raiser’s Edge and other fundraising software programs.
• Responsible for special projects, organizes and follows through to completion as requested.
• Provides expert advice and serves as the subject matter expert for the Foundation Database system wide.
• Primary support for campaign data, including capital, employee and others as needed.
• Primary support of annual data integrity processes, such as AddressFinder, DeceasedFinder, EmailFinder, etc.
• Manage all account registrations and account security in donor and volunteer software.
• Primary support for adding and updating donor demographic information, including mailing addresses, new addresses, seasonal addresses, deceased, new donors, attribute updating, solicitor portfolio classifications.

Portfolio Coordination:

• Assist with donor census and wealth screening processes.
• Provide segmented prospective donor lists from Raiser’s Edge
• Assist with creation, review, and analysis of portfolios and related metrics and dashboards
• Assist with campaign donor pipeline reports, strategy, and progress.
• Assist with development of policy and process around a tiered research approach (Qualification/Comprehensive/Event/Specific).
• Provide database support for events, including process creation and improvement.

Education: 

• High school education required. Two-Year College degree or comparable work experience in accounting and/or database management required

Experience: 

• 2-3 years of general office experience utilizing the qualifications listed above or commercial secretarial/accounting training. Familiarity with office procedures and required.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must read, speak and write fluent English.
• Knowledge of rules of grammar, spelling and punctuation is essential.
• Must be able to key a minimum of 60 words per minute, operate 10-key adding machine efficiently by touch
• Must have knowledge of general accounting, financial statement presentations, and statistical presentation necessary to support the financial reporting.
• Knowledgeable on personal computers and spreadsheet software.