Assistant Director of Advancement Services
$95,000–$110,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the School's advancement systems by administering Raiser's Edge, managing constituent records, and ensuring data integrity across gift processes and prospect pipelines. Partner with Finance and frontline fundraisers to track donor engagement, produce fundraising analytics, and optimize operational workflows for campaign management and stewardship. Create constituent lists, manage annual recognition programs, and translate complex data trends into actionable insights for leadership. Report to the Director of Development in an on-site role within the Ethical Culture Fieldston School community.
Required Qualifications
- A Bachelor's Degree
- A minimum of five or more years of progressively responsible experience in advancement services, development operations, database administration, or nonprofit fundraising operations
- Demonstrated experience administering Raiser's Edge NXT or Raiser's Edge
- Experience managing advancement databases, gift processing, constituent records, reporting, and prospect management
- Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace
- knowledge of Blackbaud, Salesforce, or an equivalent CRM
- Experience working with data integrations, imports, exports, and relational databases
- Knowledge of fundraising operations, donor stewardship, campaign management, and advancement best practices
- Understanding of data governance, data integrity, and confidentiality standards
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and implement efficient, scalable solutions
- Strong customer service orientation and the ability to build productive relationships across departments
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to handle confidential materials with discretion while maintaining a high level of integrity
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed
- Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance
- The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated
Desired Qualifications
- experience with Blackbaud products
- Experience with reporting and data visualization tools
- Raiser's Edge experience
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