Development Operations & Data Specialist

The Rome Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Every Child’s Hope seeks a Development Data & Systems Specialist to manage donor systems, ensure data integrity, and support fundraising operations. You will collaborate with Development, Finance, and leadership to optimize donor engagement and reporting.

The role focuses on database administration, gift processing, and campaign support, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed to support events.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from a two‑year college or technical school or equivalent experience with at least two years in related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 apps, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Cognito Forms, or similar fundraising tech.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to lift/move event materials.

Responsibilities

• Administer fundraising and donor management systems (Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Cognito Forms).
• Maintain accurate donor records, giving history, contacts, and engagement data.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and data exports for fundraising and reconciliation.
• Process and record charitable gifts; generate donor acknowledgments.
• Support events and campaigns with database and administrative tasks.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT

GiveSmart

Cognito Forms

Job description

Development Data & Systems Specialist

Department: Development

Supervisor: Regional Development Manager

The Development Data & Systems Specialist serves as the primary administrator of Every Child’s Hope (ECH) fundraising and donor management systems. This role is critical to advancing the ECH mission by ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and strategic use of donor and fundraising data that supports philanthropy, donor engagement, stewardship, and organizational growth.

The Development Data & Systems Specialist plays a vital role in maintaining donor records, processing gifts, producing meaningful reports and insights, supporting fundraising events and campaigns, and optimizing the systems that help connect donors to our mission. Working closely with Development, Finance, and agency leadership, this position helps ensure that fundraising operations run efficiently and that donors receive an exceptional giving experience.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Donor Database & Systems Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator for fundraising and donor management systems, including Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Cognito Forms, and related platforms.
• Support fundraising and stewardship activities by maintaining accurate, complete, and up-to-date donor and constituent records, including giving history, contact information, relationships, communication preferences, and engagement activities.
• Ensure data integrity by identifying and resolving duplicate records, inconsistencies, and data quality issues.
• Develop and implement database standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure consistency, compliance, and efficiency.
• Manage system security, user permissions, imports, exports, integrations, and ongoing maintenance and ensure donor confidentiality.
• Coordinate data synchronization and integrations between fundraising, event, online giving, and third‑party platforms.
• Troubleshoot system issues and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Create and maintain reports, dashboards, lists, and data exports to support fundraising activities, financial reconciliation, strategic planning, and donor engagement efforts.
• Collaborate with Development and Finance teams to ensure data and reporting accuracy and consistency.

Gift Processing & Donor Stewardship Support

• Process and record charitable gifts accurately and in a timely manner.
• Generate donor acknowledgment letters and other donor communications.

Fundraising Campaign & Event Support

• Support annual appeals, online campaigns, donor stewardship efforts, grant‑related activities, and other fundraising initiatives.
• Provide administrative and database support for events, including registrations, sponsorshiptracking, guest management, seating assignments, attendee reporting, event communications and post‑event reports and analytics.
• Assist with special projects and development activities as needed, which may require occasional evening and weekend activities.

Core Competencies

Collaboration & Relationship Building – Values teamwork and contributes to a culture of partnership and respect by building positive relationships with internal and external constituents.

Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving – Demonstrates strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Exercises sound judgment and initiative in resolving issues independently.

Communication – Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, and effectively responds to inquiries while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Manages multiple priorities and deadlines effectively – Demonstrates reliability, follow‑through, and strong time‑management skills while producing high‑quality work in a timely manner.

Customer Service Excellence – Embraces change and continuous improvement to provide exceptional service to donors, colleagues, and stakeholders.

Integrity & Mission Commitment – Handles confidential information with discretion and professionalism. Demonstrates honesty, accountability, and ethical decision‑making.

Supports and promotes the mission, values, and goals of Every Child’s Hope.

Qualifications must include, but are not limited to:

• Associate’s degree from a two‑year college or technical school or an equivalent combination of education and work experience with at least two years experience in related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple concurrent tasks.
• Experience with and proficiency in Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, GiveSmart, Cognito Forms, or comparable fundraising technologies.
• Ability to work flexible hours when necessary, including some evenings and weekends.
• Meet physical demands of occasionally lifting and moving items, including equipment and supplies needed for events and material donations received.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work and for occasional minimal travel.

Working Conditions

• Occasional evening and weekend hours required to support events and special initiatives.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move event materials, supplies, and donations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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