Raisers Edge Specialist - Virtual Company
Los Angeles, CA 93012
About the Job
We are looking for an experienced Raiser’s Edge Specialist to join a fundraising and development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our Raiser’s Edge database, ensuring data integrity, and providing critical support for fundraising activities. This role is crucial in helping the organization achieve its mission by leveraging data to drive donor engagement and enhance fundraising efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the Raiser’s Edge database, including data entry, updates, and overall integrity
- Create and manage queries, exports, and reports to support fundraising campaigns and donor outreach efforts
- Oversee the processing and acknowledgment of all donations, ensuring timely and accurate donor recognition
- Develop and implement data management protocols, including regular data cleaning and de-duplication
- Provide training and support to staff on best practices for using Raiser’s Edge
- Work closely with the development team to segment donor lists and identify potential major gift prospects
- Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns by providing data-driven insights
- Generate and analyze fundraising reports to monitor progress towards goals and identify trends
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to donor data management
- Collaborate with IT and other departments to integrate Raiser’s Edge with other systems and platforms as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of experience working with Raiser’s Edge, including database management and reporting
- Strong understanding of fundraising and donor management practices
- Proficiency in using Raiser’s Edge query, export, and reporting tools
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining data accuracy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT is a plus
- Familiarity with nonprofit fundraising strategies and goals
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.