Advancement Specialist

Groundworks New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico is seeking a full-time Advancement Specialist in Santa Fe to lead donor data strategy and manage fundraising analytics. The role involves prospect research, reporting, and donor stewardship while supporting campaigns and membership growth.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of experience in database management and fundraising principles. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in prospect research and donor analytics.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data into concise formats.
• Strong computer skills, including using databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research and donor analytics to support fundraising.
• Manage Raiser’s Edge database and maintain data integrity.
• Produce dashboards and reports supporting institutional advancement.

Skills

Prospect research

Donor analytics

Database management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Overview

SAR seeks a full-time Advancement Specialist to lead donor data strategy, prospect research, and fundraising analytics. This role manages Raiser’s Edge NXT, reporting, and donor stewardship while supporting campaigns, membership growth, grants and strategic decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct prospect research, donor analytics, and reporting to support fundraising strategy and leadership briefings.
• Manage Raiser’s Edge database, gift processing, memberships, stewardship, and event data.
• Produce dashboards, trend analyses, and donor reports; maintain data integrity; collaborate across departments to support campaigns, donor relations, financial reconciliation, and institutional advancement goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required plus 2–4 years in prospect research, donor analytics, database management and fundraising principles.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize data into concise formats.
• Excellent computer skills, including Raiser’s Edge or similar database.
• Thrives in fast paced deadline-driven environments.
• Strong communication skills.
• Discretion with confidential information.