Donor Operations & Data Specialist — Hybrid Seattle

Water1st International; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Downtown Seattle location

On-site gym & amenities

Job summary

Water1st International is seeking an organized and data-driven Development Operations Specialist to streamline fundraising infrastructure and day-to-day nonprofit operations in Seattle.

You will collaborate with the Director of Individual Giving to steward donors, ensure data integrity in Givebutter and Mailchimp, and keep project timelines and acknowledgments on track. This hybrid, 32-36/hour role offers growth in a mission-driven team focused on reliable water access worldwide.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit operations or donor management.
• Experience with CRM/donor databases (Givebutter and Mailchimp a plus).
• Willingness to learn and leverage project management software to track tasks and timelines.
• Familiarity with international development or global equity initiatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Donor Relations & Acknowledgments: Track and enter donations in Water1st International’s CRM (Givebutter).
• Process Acknowledgments: Generate and send acknowledgment letters (print and email) for contributions.
• Inquiry Management: Serve as the primary contact for donor inquiries and assist fundraisers with online giving platforms.
• Database & Systems Management: Log, reconcile transactions; maintain donor, company, and contact records; perform data cleanup.
• Platform Administration: Administer fundraising platforms and keep documentation up to date.
• Operations Support: Monitor mail, email, and voicemail; track funder proposals and deadlines; support events.

Skills

Donor database management

CRM administration

Project management

Data entry

Event support

Tools

Givebutter

Mailchimp

Job description

Water1st International is seeking an organized and data-driven Development Operations Specialist to streamline fundraising infrastructure and day-to-day nonprofit operations in Seattle.

You will collaborate with the Director of Individual Giving to steward donors, ensure data integrity in Givebutter and Mailchimp, and keep project timelines and acknowledgments on track. This hybrid, 32-36/hour role offers growth in a mission-driven team focused on reliable water access worldwide.