SUMMARY :
Under the supervision of the Director of Development, the Donor Database & Stewardship Coordinator oversees Gladney’s donor database, ensuring precise gift processing, strong stewardship practices, data accuracy, and comprehensive reporting. This position plays a key role in strengthening donor engagement, supporting retention efforts, and driving growth in charitable giving.
JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Accurately process all incoming gifts received by mail, online, in-person, or phone, including cash, checks, credit cards, wire transfers, stock, and in-kind contributions (goods and services).
- Engage with donors by phone and email to strengthen relationships, update donor information, and ensure records are accurate and complete.
- Adhere to established deposit procedures and finance policies for all gifts.
- Partner with Development and Finance teams to confirm appropriate gift restrictions, designations, and coding.
- Support program teams by creating and maintaining Amazon Wishlists to facilitate in-kind donations.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive digital records for all gifts, donor interactions, and communications.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards to protect donor information.
- Conduct routine audits and clean-ups to uphold data integrity and accuracy.
- Merge duplicate records, update contact information, and create new donor profiles for individuals, families, and organizations.
- Document database processes and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across the team.
- Train and support colleagues in database management practices to maintain high-quality data standards.
- Manage donor stewardship activities such as thank-you emails, personalized letters, videos, and tax acknowledgments.
- Process and acknowledge honor and memorial gifts with accuracy and sensitivity.
- Collaborate with team members to develop and refine stewardship strategies, including outreach to new donors and follow-up on outstanding stewardship tasks.
- Maintain stewardship timelines, tracking systems, and processes to ensure timely and meaningful donor engagement.
- Work closely with Development, Finance, and IT teams to ensure smooth operations and information flow.
- Perform self-audits and prepare monthly reports to verify accuracy prior to Finance submission.
- Provide Finance with required documentation to support the monthly close process.
- Assist with the preparation, review, and editing of data exports for appeals, campaigns, and event mailings.
- Serve as backup receptionist / switchboard operator during scheduled breaks, lunches, and absences, as needed.
- Foster collaborative and positive working relationships with colleagues across departments to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support organizational goals.
- Network and engage with other donor database professionals to share knowledge and stay current on best practices.
- Perform other duties and special projects assigned to support organizational objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :
High school diploma or equivalent.Two years of experience in database management, gift processing, or donor relations within a nonprofit environment.Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel and Outlook.Familiarity with online giving platforms and processing various gift types (cash, check, credit card, stock, in-kind).Strong customer service focus, demonstrating a friendly, approachable, and responsive manner when interacting with donors and team members.Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact professionally with donors and team members.Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Understanding of data privacy and security standards and procedures for handling donor information.Strong problem-solving skills and process improvement experience.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :
Associate’s degree in Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field.Experience managing donor acknowledgements and stewardship workflows.Familiarity with integration of donor data with event management, email marketing, or fundraising platforms.WORKING CONDITIONS :
Operate primarily in a climate-controlled office environment with a fast-paced workflow, requiring the ability to shift between tasks, manage frequent interruptions, and meet time-sensitive deadlines efficiently.Standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required to meet deadlines, support events, or cover team absences.Regular, punctual attendance is essential for maintaining efficient service delivery.PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Frequent walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting.Regular use of office equipment and handling of documents as part of daily tasks.