Manager of Direct Mail and Database (In Office Position)

Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manager of Direct Mail and Database to join their team in Los Angeles. This full-time, onsite role involves managing donor databases, coordinating fundraising activities, and supporting special events. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, proficiency in Raiser’s Edge NXT, and 3-5 years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee wellness and growth.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Care Spending Account

Vacation days – 12 days per year

Sick time – 10 days per year

Short- and Long-Term Disability

13 holidays per year

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Cell Phones for those working in Shelters

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in development and fundraising, preferably in a non-profit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Raiser’s Edge NXT database.

Responsibilities

• Manage Raiser’s Edge NXT database for donations and reports.
• Coordinate activities of the Joyful Givers' Program.
• Assist in preparation for special events like the Annual Golf Tournament.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Fundraising Principles

Writing and Editing

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Job description

Manager of Direct Mail and Database (In Office Position)

Regular Full Time Management Corporate, Los Angeles, CA, US

20 days ago Requisition ID: 1752

Salary Range:

Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. is one of the largest human services providers in California. The agency operates a variety of programs to serve the poor and strives to find permanent solutions to crisis situations by offering clients the tools and resources needed to achieve greater self-reliance and stability in their lives.

Catholic Charities operates 18 community centers and 10 homeless shelters and also serves the poor with multi-faceted programs, including: after-school childcare; immigration, refugee, youth employment and psychological services; homework assistance and tutoring; English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education diploma (GED) classes for adults; and services for homebound seniors and pregnant and parenting youth. In this way, Catholic Charities maintains a continuum of care for clients as they move from vulnerability to self-sufficiency.

The Manager of Direct Mail and Database will report to the Chief Development and Communications Officer. The Catholic Charities corporate office is seeking an experienced, dedicated, ambitious Manager of Direct Mail and Database who will be responsible for a full range of tasks associated with operating the Development and Communications Department’s Raiser’s Edge NXT database, assisting with Direct Mail, Special Events and other department projects.

This a full time, onsite position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operating Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database to post donations, prepare reports, and produce mailing lists for appeals and other mailings.
• Coordinating all activities of the Joyful Givers' (Pledge) Program, including monthly reporting and maintenance of a list of current active donors.
• Updating of the Direct Mail Sample Book, to include all information as stipulated on the cover sheet in the book.
• Drafting of thank you letters for each direct mailing piece and preparation of individual thank you letters for major gifts
• Interfacing with Accounting to ensure appropriate posting of donations.
• Maintaining and updating all donor records both in database and in hard copy files.
• Recording of all contributions in Raiser's Edge NXT database including direct mail, donor designations through payroll deductions, online donations, planned giving, major gifts, and corporate and foundation grants.
• Reporting of financial success of each direct mail solicitation, tracking all revenue and expenses.
• Identifying sources for donor acquisition, and prospective estate, trust and major gift donors.
• Assisting in preparation for special events, such as Annual Golf Tournament and Christmas Gala.
• Performing related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Raiser’s Edge NXT software system and database
• Three to five years of related experience in development and fundraising
• Experience in a non-profit preferred
• Ability to understand the basic fundraising principals and best practices
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Catholic Charities offers a wide range of employee benefits to support the total wellness of its employees. Our competitive package provides the flexibility to select the benefits that best meets the employee’s needs. Benefits are effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan to include 401a/employer contribution only and 403(b)
• Supplemental Insurance (life, Accident, disability insurance, etc.)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Care Spending Account Reimbursement accounts (HAS)
• Vacation days – 12 days per year
• Sick time – 10 days per year
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 13 holidays per year for regular f/t & p/t employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cell Phones for those working in Shelters or with Clients outside of the office