Development Associate – Database Management

OVERVIEW

As a nonprofit providing domestic violence services and education on intimate partner violence and healthy relationships to the greater Chicagoland Jewish community, data collection and management is an important tool that guides our quality improvement and quality assurance efforts. Reporting to SHALVA’s Quality Improvement Manager, this new 20-hour-a-week position will provide administrative support and information to the fundraising and finance teams by entering and maintaining data in our donor database. The position is grant-funded for 18 months, with the potential to become a permanent position within the development team in the summer of 2025. This role is in-office 3 days per week.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gift processing Creating, maintaining, and updating donor records using DonorPerfect
• Management of events data
• Sending and tracking donor acknowledgements
• Monthly and weekly reporting
• Participate in quality improvement projects as needed
• Post campaign analysis
• Weekly pull down of third-party payments and research on donation origination
• Generating mailing lists for campaigns and communications

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS

• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel required
• Basic knowledge of non-profit fundraising such as, campaigns, funds and appeals,
• Experience importing and exporting data preferred
• Familiarity with DonorPerfect and/or similar donor management/CRM systems a plus
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy of data, and efficiency with excellent time management skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills contribute insightful and relevant recommendations
• Ability to proactively identify and communicate potential problems before they arise and develop recommendations and/or plans to address them

SALARY/BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience ($20-$30 an hour).  Available benefits for part time staff include life and disability insurance; generous paid time off policy, FSA, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match component after one year.