Senior Database Manager

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Database Manager to oversee fundraising technology and donor data integrity in a 100% remote role, preferably EST hours. You will manage Raiser's Edge NXT, Database View, and Luminate Online, supporting data-driven decisions and fundraising growth.

The role requires experience in donor data governance, gift processing, reporting, and system integrations, with advanced Excel skills and stakeholder collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 5+ years administering Raiser's Edge Database View and Raiser's Edge NXT.
• 7+ years nonprofit fundraising operations experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Raiser's Edge NXT, Database View, and Luminate Online.
• Experience with donor database migrations, data mapping, data governance, gift processing, and fundraising operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience managing large datasets.
• Proven ability to develop reports, queries, dashboards, and donor analytics.

Responsibilities

• Administer Raiser's Edge Database View, Raiser's Edge NXT, and Luminate Online, including constituent records, gift records, user access, imports, exports, and system maintenance.
• Manage gift processing, pledges, recurring donations, acknowledgments, donor records, and reconciliation with Finance.
• Establish data governance standards, conduct audits, and oversee database cleanup, deduplication, and quality assurance.
• Lead database migrations, data mapping, system integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Develop queries, reports, dashboards, and donor analytics to support fundraising performance, campaign tracking, donor segmentation, and executive reporting.
• Manage Luminate Online integrations, online giving processes, email campaigns, donation forms, and digital fundraising data.
• Utilize Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, Omatic, and API integrations to improve reporting and operational efficiency.
• Train staff on database systems, reporting tools, and data management best practices.
• Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Finance, Events, executive leadership, vendors, and technical support teams to optimize systems and processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Donor analytics

Data governance

Reporting & dashboards

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Raiser's Edge Database View

Luminate Online

SKY API

Omatic

Power Query

Power Automate

RE-LO

Job description

Client: Non Profit Organization

Title: Senior Database Manager

Contract to Hire

Payrate: $40/hr-$45/hr

Location: REMOTE 100% (Available to work on EST preferably)

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Manager to oversee fundraising technology, donor data integrity, gift processing, reporting, and CRM optimization. This role will manage fundraising databases and related technologies while supporting data-driven decision-making, fundraising effectiveness, and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Raiser's Edge Database View, Raiser's Edge NXT, and Luminate Online, including constituent records, gift records, user access, imports, exports, and system maintenance.
• Manage gift processing, pledges, recurring donations, acknowledgments, donor records, and reconciliation with Finance.
• Establish data governance standards, conduct audits, and oversee database cleanup, deduplication, and quality assurance.
• Lead database migrations, data mapping, system integrations, and automation initiatives.
• Develop queries, reports, dashboards, and donor analytics to support fundraising performance, campaign tracking, donor segmentation, and executive reporting.
• Manage Luminate Online integrations, online giving processes, email campaigns, donation forms, and digital fundraising data.
• Utilize Excel, Power Query, Power Automate, Omatic, and API integrations to improve reporting and operational efficiency.
• Train staff on database systems, reporting tools, and data management best practices.
• Collaborate with Development, Marketing, Finance, Events, executive leadership, vendors, and technical support teams to optimize systems and processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering Raiser's Edge Database View and Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Minimum 7 years of nonprofit fundraising operations experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Raiser's Edge NXT, Database View, and Luminate Online.
• Experience with donor database migrations, data mapping, data governance, gift processing, and fundraising operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience managing large datasets.
• Proven ability to develop reports, queries, dashboards, and donor analytics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SKY API, Omatic, RE-LO, Power Query, Power Automate, and integration platforms.
• Experience developing executive dashboards and fundraising performance reports.
• Knowledge of campaign management, moves management, donor segmentation, and prospect analytics.
• Experience supporting online fundraising, digital marketing, and donor engagement initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Blackbaud Platforms: Raiser's Edge NXT, Raiser's Edge Database View, Luminate Online, SKY API.
• Reporting & Analytics: Microsoft Excel, Raiser's Edge NXT queries, dashboards, and list reporting.
• Integration & Automation: Omatic, RE-LO, Power Query, Power Automate, and API integrations.