Donor Database & Analytics Manager

Oak Hill; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Meaningful mission-driven work

Job summary

Oak Hill is seeking a Database Administrator—Development to optimize our fundraising data landscape and donor relationships. This hybrid role focuses on managing Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, ensuring data integrity, gift processing, and insightful reporting to guide strategy.

You will partner with Development, Finance, and leadership to streamline processes, improve decision making, and support annual, major, and planned giving initiatives. A passion for accuracy and collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (3–5+ years preferred).
• Strong knowledge of fundraising operations and donor database management.
• Experience with gift processing, financial reconciliation, and reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all gift processing from receipt through acknowledgement and reconciliation.
• Develop insightful reports and dashboards that guide fundraising strategy.
• Transform donor data into compelling stories that demonstrate philanthropic impact.
• Partner with Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership to improve operations and decision‑making.
• Support annual, major, corporate, foundation, planned, and legacy giving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen donor stewardship.
• Help cultivate a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Skills

Raiser's Edge NXT

Fundraising operations

Gift processing

Excel

Data storytelling

Analytical abilities

Donor stewardship

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Oak Hill has been enhancing the lives of people with disabilities since 1893! We invite you to join our team of highly committed professionals. Founded in 1893 by trailblazer and visionary, Emily Wells Foster, Oak Hill has over 129 years of experience providing the highest quality services to people with varying disabilities. Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health, and dignity.

Turn Data Into Impact. Help Change Lives.

D atabase Administrator – Development

Hybrid | Oak Hill

At Oak Hill, every donation tells a story. Every gift creates opportunities, expands services, and transforms lives for individuals with disabilities. We're looking for a passionate, detail-oriented Database Administrator who is ready to become the driving force behind our fundraising operations and help us build lasting relationships with donors who make our mission possible.

If you thrive on turning complex data into meaningful insights, enjoy optimizing systems and processes, and want your work to have a direct impact on a mission that matters, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As the Database Administrator, you’ll be the expert behind our fundraising operations, serving as the primary administrator for Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT while ensuring the integrity of our donor database and gift administration process.

In this highly collaborative role, you’ll :

• Lead all gift processing from receipt through acknowledgement and reconciliation.
• Develop insightful reports and dashboards that guide fundraising strategy.
• Transform donor data into compelling stories that demonstrate philanthropic impact.
• Partner closely with Development, Finance, and Executive Leadership to improve operations and decision‑making.
• Support annual, major, corporate, foundation, planned, and legacy giving initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen donor stewardship.
• Help cultivate a culture of philanthropy across the organization.

Every report you create and every process you improve helps fuel programs that make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.

We’re Looking For Someone Who Has

• Experience managing Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT (3–5+ years preferred)
• Strong knowledge of fundraising operations and donor database management
• Experience with gift processing, financial reconciliation, and reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Outstanding analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• A passion for accuracy, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• The ability to communicate complex data in ways that inspire action
• Comfortable accepting an annual salary between $64,000 and $68,000.

Experience with Financial Edge, planned giving, nonprofit accounting, or fundraising analytics is a plus.

Why Oak Hill

You’ll join a dedicated team committed to improving lives through innovation, compassion, and community. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who believe every donor relationship matters and every contribution has the power to create lasting impact.

We Offer

• Hybrid work environment
• Collaborative and mission‑driven culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Meaningful work that directly supports individuals with disabilities
• The chance to influence fundraising strategy through data and analytics

If you’re excited by the opportunity to combine technology, analytics, relationship‑building, and philanthropy into one rewarding career, we encourage you to apply with a resume and cover letter.

Join Oak Hill and help transform generosity into opportunity—one donor, one gift, and one life at a time.

We support equality for and advancement of all people, based on their qualifications and actions alone, without regard to color, gender, age, religion, national origin or disability.

Our company is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to [e-mail]. We will make every effort to accommodate your needs in accordance with applicable laws and our commitment to accessibility and inclusion.