Donor Stewardship and Membership Coordinator

State Bar of Texas; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Bar of Texas is seeking a fundraising professional to implement a planned giving program and manage the Raiser's Edge donor database under the Executive Director.

You will maintain RaisersEdge, process gifts and receipts, update donor records, and assist with year-end audit preparation, tax filings, and payments via QuickBooks while supporting member recruitment and renewal efforts.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree required.
• Nonprofit fundraising experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Raiser's Edge and QuickBooks.

Responsibilities

• Maintains RaisersEdge database, updates data, runs queries and exports.
• Processes gifts, issues receipts, updates donor records and payments.
• Administers planned giving program including mail campaigns and materials.
• Assists with year-end audit and tax filings for financial accuracy.
• Supports membership recruitment and renewal programs; collaborates with team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fundraising

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

General Description

Working in a multi-faceted fundraising program and reporting to the Executive Director, this person is responsible for implementing a planned giving program and managing the RaisersEdge membership database.

Primary Functions

1. Maintains RaisersEdge Database. Responsible for updating and running queries and exports, accurate reporting, monitoring all data, and tracking member and prospect records.
2. Processes gifts, produces gift receipts, updates addresses and donor levels in RaisersEdge. Accuracy and efficiency in data entry is essential. Reviews invoices and payables for precision. Records and processes payments using QuickBooks.
3. Under the supervision of the Executive Director, administers planned giving program which includes mail campaigns, design and production of materials, gift processing and acknowledgements and personal outreach.
4. Responsible for maintaining financial accuracy. Assists Executive Director with year-end audit and tax filings.
5. Responsible for entering new member records, updating current member records, and monitoring database performance.
6. Assists Development Director with special event preparation. Events include Fellow Appreciation Receptions, black-tie functions, and committee meetings.
7. Coordinates aspects of the membership recruitment and renewal programs. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Aligns work duties with the Bar Foundation mission andexemplifies the Bar Foundation’s values and culture of teamwork.

Position Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college required. Three years or more of professional non-profit experience preferred. Knowledge of Quickbooks, Microsoft Office, Excel, and RaisersEdge. The position requires vigilant attention to detail, and a high level of courtesy, and discretion. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial and strategic attitude toward fundraising. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A demonstrated ability to take initiative and to work both independently and with a team. Active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and/or professional associations preferred.