Data Processing Manager

Native Partnership; Addison (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Partnership in Addison, Texas, seeks a qualified professional to develop and implement policies for gift processing and data management. The role involves supervising the Development Operations team and ensuring accurate donor data management.

You will create reports for fundraising initiatives and collaborate on technology solutions to support goals. Applicants should possess a strong understanding of fundraising accounting, CRM systems, and excel in strategic thinking.

This is a hybrid role, requiring in-office attendance 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects with attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker who translates high-level goals into actionable steps.
• Problem solver comfortable with ambiguity and quick changes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement policies for gift processing and data management.
• Supervise Development Operations Specialists to ensure accurate donor data.
• Oversee gift processing, acknowledgements, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director of Data Management on systems solutions.
• Ensure accurate processing of constituent information.

Skills

Knowledge of legal accounting and auditing related to fundraising

Experience with fundraising CRM platforms

Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Job description

Description

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

Develop and implement policies and best practices for gift processing, data management, reporting,

and analysis.

Supervise and mentor Development Operations Specialists, Coordinator, and Gift Specialist to ensure

accurate donor data and updated workflows.

Identify and recommend improvements and automation in database processes.

Oversee gift processing, acknowledgements, financial tracking, projections, and compliance.

Create and maintain policies for gift acceptance, data entry, audits, and fundraising operations (e.g.,

Standard Operating Procedures).

Collaborate with the Director of Data Management on donor information systems and technology

solutions to support fundraising goals.

Oversee creation of regular reports for fundraising staff, finance, and leadership.

Ensure accurate processing of constituent information from various sources.

Manage timely and accurate entry of all charitable gifts and pledges, including checks, securities,

gifts-in-kind, matching gifts, credit card imports, grants, online giving, donor-advised funds, wires,

bequests, and restricted gifts.

Maintain overall database integrity through routine audits, data improvement, and system checks.

Identify opportunities for system integration, reduced data entry, and cross-department

collaboration.

Requirements

Knowledge of legal accounting and auditing related to fundraising and donor data.

Experience with fundraising CRM platforms and/or association management software.

Strong quantitative, analytical, and data research skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.

Ability to manage multiple complex projects with attention to detail under tight deadlines.

Strategic thinker who can translate high-level goals into actionable steps.

Problem solver comfortable with ambiguity and quick changes.

Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills (verbal and written).

Creative and willing to try new methods for problem-solving.

Hybrid expected to work in-office 2-3 days per week, with possible changes to full-time in-office