Senior Specialist, Advancement Data and Systems

National Geographic Society; United States; Remote; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization seeks a Senior Specialist in Advancement Data and Systems to enhance data management strategies and support fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with nonprofit databases, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to data integrity while working remotely.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a database professional with fundraising and marketing experience.
• Certification in Raiser’s Edge NXT preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit fundraising programs beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data query implementation and quality control (70%).
• Maintain data integrity in Advancement systems (20%).
• Troubleshoot data collection issues and recommend improvements.

Skills

Data management

Quality control

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT

Engaging Networks

Omatic tools

Job description

How You’ll Contribute

The Advancement team identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards individuals as well as foundation, government, and corporate partners who invest in the Society to drive impact through science, technology, education, exploration, and storytelling. The team collaborates across the Society to build transformative and impact-driven strategic partnerships. The team also produces global events that deepen connections and leverage the Society’s power to convene, and directs robust annual, major, and planned giving programs to empower the Society with broad public support.

Working within the dynamic and collaborative Advancement Operations team and reporting to the Director, Advancement Data and Systems, the Senior Specialist, Advancement Data and Systems is responsible for all aspects of data queries, segmentation, quality control, and data output, as well as data management utilizing high data standards to support philanthropic revenue.

Your Impact

Responsibilities Include

1. Oversee implementation of data select, query, and segmentation requests, including quality control, output, and timely delivery of all mail plans, event counts, event lists, requests from external vendors, and campaign mail files. (70%)
2. Maintain all Advancement systems to ensure data integrity and maximize fundraising success. (20%)
3. Manage data, including exporting/importing, validation, and routine analysis.
4. Update duplicates, deceased or inactive constituents, bad addresses, and donor solicitation preferences.
5. Oversee and run ongoing data update and hygiene processes, including membership expire updates and giving level and recurring gift coding updates.
6. Follow data management processes to ensure compliance with privacy, protection, and consent requirements.
7. Troubleshoot issues with data collection or entry procedures. (5%)
8. Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency. (5%)

What You’ll Bring

Educational Background

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Minimum Years and Type of Experience

4+ years as a database professional, including experience with fundraising and marketing databases.

Necessary Knowledge and Skills

• Proficiency with nonprofit database, CRM, and eCRM systems such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT and Engaging Networks;
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, sorting, and filtering;
• Experience supporting the data needs of mature nonprofit fundraising programs;
• Strong quality control skills and the ability to interpret data queries and counts;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve data issues;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;
• Motivated, dependable, and able to prioritize workload efficiently.

Desired Qualifications

• Raiser’s Edge NXT Fundamentals Certification from Blackbaud
• Experience with Omatic tools

Supervision

No Direct Report

Salary Information

The salary range for this position is $76,000 - $80,000, with a comprehensive benefits package. Compensation depends on experience, skills, and other factors.

Job Designation

Remote - Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship is available.

We encourage applications from candidates with relevant skills and experience, even if not a perfect match.