Advancement Data & Donor Systems Manager

Capital Development Services; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Generous holidays and vacation time

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Carolina Friends School is seeking an experienced Advancement Manager to oversee donor data integrity, gift processing, reporting, and campaign readiness. This role reports to the Director of Advancement and ensures accurate data across the program while supporting stewardship and Annual Fund initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years in advancement operations, Raiser’s Edge expertise, and a data-driven mindset to strengthen fundraising strategy in a Quaker-values environment.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in advancement operations or database management.
• Experience with donor databases required; Raiser's Edge a strong plus.
• Proven ability to manage financial reconciliation and reporting.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable insights for fundraising strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage gift processing, acknowledgments, and donor records in Raiser's Edge.
• Support Annual Giving, stewardship, and campaign readiness.
• Produce regular reports on Annual Fund performance, LYBUNT trends, and donor activity.
• Assist endowment data management in Adavico and coordination with Business Office.
• Maintain data integrity and drive system improvements across Advancement data.
• Collaborate across departments to support fundraising narratives and reporting.

Skills

Advancement operations

Database management

Financial reconciliation

Data analysis

Cross-department collaboration

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Adavico

Job description

Carolina Friends School is seeking an experienced Advancement Manager to oversee donor data integrity, gift processing, reporting, and campaign readiness. This role reports to the Director of Advancement and ensures accurate data across the program while supporting stewardship and Annual Fund initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 2–3 years in advancement operations, Raiser’s Edge expertise, and a data-driven mindset to strengthen fundraising strategy in a Quaker-values environment.