Research and Data Coordinator

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 46,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Public Television (MPT) is seeking a Research and Data Coordinator to support the Major and Planned Giving (MPG) office. The role focuses on data entry, reporting, and analysis to inform fundraising strategy and donor engagement.

Responsibilities include managing donor databases, conducting prospect research, supporting grant applications, and assisting with events and collateral. A Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years in a related admin role are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Two years of administrative experience, preferably in fundraising or non-profit management.
• Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Support MPG’s database management operations including data entry, maintenance, and reporting; generate reports on donor activity and portfolio performance.
• Conduct targeted fundraising research to identify, qualify, and segment supporters; maintain up-to-date records for strategic engagement.
• Assist MPG team with data-driven prospect management to inform fundraising strategy and actions.
• Facilitate grant applications through funder research, review, and maintenance of templates.
• Provide administrative support and assist with special projects and events as needed.

Skills

Analytical ability

Organization

Attention to detail

Discretion

Google Workspace

Tableau

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Donor management systems

Job description

Introduction

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a public television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland's only statewide broadcaster. Headquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.

Introduction

Maryland Public Television, commonly known as MPT, is a public television network that broadcasts throughout the entire state of Maryland and the District of Columbia and into parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. MPT is Maryland's only statewide broadcaster. Headquartered in Owings Mills, MPT is a member of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and is a producer of both locally and nationally distributed TV programs and digital content.

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Public Television

11767 Owings Mills Blvd

Owings Mills MD 21117

Main Purpose of Job

The Research and Data Coordinator will support Maryland Public Television’s Major and Planned Giving office (MPG), a department consisting of major, mid-level, planned giving, and grant writing team members. The Research and Data Coordinator’s duties involve managing daily fundraising operations and providing research and analysis to inform departmental fundraising strategy

POSITION DUTIES

• Support MPG’s database management operations including data entry, maintenance, and reporting. Ensure data integrity and generate reports to analyze donor activity, giving trends, and portfolio performance.
• Conduct targeted fundraising research to identify, qualify, and segment individual and institutional supporters. Maintain up-to-date records with critical information to support strategic prospect engagement.
• Assist MPG team members with data-driven prospect management to inform fundraising strategy and actions.
• Facilitate grant applications through funder research, application review, and maintenance of a document library and standard grant templates.
• Engage in administrative support and special projects as required, including event staffing, webinar facilitation, and maintaining fundraising collateral.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: Minimum two years of previous administrative experience, preferably in fundraising or non-profit management.

Note

Candidates may substitute 30 college credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to two years of the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• A strong belief in the mission of MPT and the importance of public media
• Excellent analytical ability, organization, and attention to detail.
• Experience with prospect research, grant management, or donor database platforms.
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Thorough knowledge of Google Workspace applications and donor management database systems
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

Benefits

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.